Goodway Group Reviews
93% would recommend to a friend
(260 total reviews)
Jay Friedman
93% approve of CEO
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- "Work from home...the culture is incredible, none like I've ever experienced...everyone TRULY cares for you and your family, and family is always first." (in 33 reviews)
- "You start meeting people who help you when the supervisor is monitoring but when the supervisor is out of the conversation, they are curt and unhelpful." (in 4 reviews)
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Updated 20 Nov 2023
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- 3.021 Jun 2022ExecutiveFormer Employee, more than 1 year
Pros
Understanding management and work life balance
Cons
No transparency with senior management
Goodway Group Response2yThanks for taking the time to write a review and provide your feedback. At Goodway, we encourage candid feedback to understand what's working and where we might improve. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
- 5.020 Nov 2023Executive DirectorCurrent Employee, more than 10 yearsPhiladelphia, PA
Pros
If you are passionate about digital marketing and want to be on the cutting edge of new tech and where the industry is going, this is the place to be. Lots of legacy business and new divisions being built out to reach new segments with new services. This is a caring culture that seeks to build our personal brands and they give us a variety of resources to be perpetual learners. Lots of opportunities to move around within the divisions to learn new skills. The summits are EPIC.
Cons
No cons if you are ok working from home and like to be challenged and work with smart, kind, caring team members.
- 5.02 Aug 2023Internal Communications SpecialistCurrent Employee, more than 5 years
Pros
Goodway offers access to an array of learning and development resources that can support your career growth within the company. They even provide 1x1 coaching with an L&D (Talent Success) member to help you align your goals to learning paths. If you take advantage of the resources, you could have the opportunity to work in different areas of the business or advance within your field of expertise. The company was fully remote long before the pandemic, so Goodway is ahead of many organizations that recently switched to virtual or hybrid environments. There is a reasonable amount of flexibility offered, so it's easy to schedule appointments outside of work. They also provide unlimited PTO with minimum requirements to ensure people are taking time away. Plus, there is a generous holiday calendar and perks like a month-long paid sabbatical for employees reaching their seventh anniversary. There are at least two in-person companywide events every year. These trips are carefully planned and balanced with learning sessions, leadership presentations, internal networking, and time to connect with your team. You also get to explore cities and enjoy unique experiences. The leadership team cares about employees, listens to feedback, and makes improvements where possible, keeping business needs and their clients in mind.
Cons
Goodway's culture is fantastic at the company level. Most people are kind, brilliant, and supportive individuals who strive to do great work as a team. However, some less positive micro-cultures exist, and your experience is significantly impacted by your team or teams you work with frequently. This can be especially challenging in a remote setting.
4Goodway Group Response4moWe sincerely appreciate your thoughtful review of your time here at Goodway. Thank you for highlighting the value you found in our learning and development resources and the flexibility and unique benefits we offer. We are delighted that you recognize our commitment to remote work and the efforts we make to create a positive and inclusive company culture. We take your feedback seriously and will continue working to ensure a consistent and supportive experience across all teams. Thank you for your contributions and insights. We're grateful for your dedication to Goodway and look forward to continuing our journey together.
- 3.02 Jun 2023Media ManagerFormer Employee
Pros
This company offers flexible working arrangements, providing employees with the ability to manage their schedules effectively. Moreover, working here offers opportunities to connect and network with various brands and clients, allowing for professional growth. The company also provides good benefits, making it an attractive option for beginners.
Cons
The CEO's focus seems to be misplaced, as they should concentrate more on leveraging the company's strengths instead of trying too hard to be visible. The CEO's behavior is a cause for concern, as they are not pleasant to work with. However, the owner, who is quite the opposite, had a positive impact on the company's culture. There is a notable lack of diversity efforts across all departments, despite the company's claim of being 70% women. The underrepresentation of women in leadership positions is a significant concern. Additionally, staying with this company for an extended period could lead to being underpaid. On a positive note, if you are seeking easy work with flexibility, this might be acceptable. However, I personally left and immediately received a substantial pay increase. While I enjoyed working here during the initial years, I started feeling undervalued later on. Overall, it could be a great workplace, but it's important to be aware of the issues mentioned above.
4Goodway Group Response6moHi there; thanks for sharing your feedback with us. We’re grateful you enjoyed our flexible work-life balance and extensive benefits. We hear you on diversity — this is a value that’s important to us. We are committed to adding diversity to our team and providing equal opportunities at all levels, including leadership positions. Currently, women make up 67% of our workforce and hold 56% of our manager roles. However, we recognize that there is always room for improvement and welcome feedback from our employees to help us identify areas where we can improve. Employees' satisfaction and well-being are paramount to us, and we’ve designed our compensation philosophy to be proactive and responsive. We regularly analyze market trends and benchmark salary ranges three times a year to stay up-to-date and competitive. Additionally, we conduct an annual pay equity analysis to thoroughly address any potential discrepancies in our salary structures and ensure equal pay for all roles. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
- 5.02 Nov 2023Social Media ManagerCurrent Employee, more than 1 yearNew York, NY
Pros
Overall great place to work, you can make your own hours and flexibility is huge.
Cons
Thrown into projects that aren’t necessarily part of job function. Last minute requests often.
Goodway Group Response3wThank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience working at Goodway Group. Your positive feedback about our workplace and remote flexibility is heartening, and we truly appreciate your thoughtful review and the insights you've provided.
- 4.028 Sept 2023Anonymous EmployeeCurrent Employee, less than 1 yearNashville, TN
Pros
Remote work; friendly people; learning opportunities; benefits are pretty good; most coworkers and management are sympathetic individuals
Cons
Hard to take time off (some teams are too small to use "unlimited PTO", and they make you feel guilty taking a day); still a very 9-5 atmosphere; not a fan of the "look at me"/ bragging culture on certain parts of our team (could just be my team and not company overall)
1Goodway Group Response3moThank you for your Glassdoor review and for sharing your valuable thoughts and insights regarding your experience at Goodway, such as remote work, learning opportunities, and friendly colleagues. We appreciate your feedback and value your insights. We want to emphasize that we regularly review our policies and work closely with leaders to ensure that employees can take the time needed to unplug and recharge. We encourage you to reach out to the PX Team or your leader to discuss any specific concerns further. Your input is valuable as we strive to create a better work environment. Once again, thank you for your thoughtful feedback.
- 5.015 Oct 2023Administrative AssistantFormer Employee, more than 1 yearNew York, NY
Pros
They are a fully remote company with friendly employees. The company is very growth-mindset oriented and offers great flexibility with working hours.
Cons
I have none to offer - I loved working there!
Goodway Group Response3wThank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience at Goodway Group. We are thrilled you were happy working for Goodway Group.
- 5.07 Oct 2023Media Planning LeadCurrent Employee
Pros
Flexibility - Remote - Collaboration - People - Good Work
Cons
Remote can be hard for some people who need in person collaboration often
Goodway Group Response2moThank you for taking the time to share your feedback on your experience at Goodway. We're delighted to hear that you consider us the best place you've ever worked, and we appreciate your positive rating. Your positive feedback about our workplace and remote flexibility is heartening, and we're grateful for your kind words about our collaborative environment, our team, and the quality of our work. We recognize that remote work might challenge those who thrive on in-person collaboration. We value the opportunity to bring our entire organization together at our twice-a-year Company Summits. Our summits enhance camaraderie, support our learning and innovation, and drive a sense of belonging that is the fabric of our culture. If you have any specific suggestions or thoughts on how we can further enhance these in-person experiences, please connect with the People Experience Team to share your suggestions.
- 4.04 Oct 2023Media CoordinatorCurrent Employee, more than 1 yearAtlanta, GA
Pros
Company is in constant communication with employees about state of the company, upcoming events, client meetings, etc.
Cons
Raises take a while to earn.
Goodway Group Response2moThank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and experiences working at Goodway Group. We appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that you've had a positive experience with our company culture and management. Regarding your concern about raises, please know that we frequently review and update our compensation structures to stay competitive in the job market. Compensation for all employees is reviewed every 12 months, and salary recommendations are made based on a myriad of factors, such as employee performance and current compensation relative to the market for the role. We encourage you to reach out to the PX Team or your leader to discuss any specific concerns further. Your input is valuable as we strive to create a better work environment. Once again, thank you for your thoughtful feedback.
- 5.04 Aug 2023Revenue Operations CoordinatorFormer Employee, more than 1 year
Pros
Goodway Group really tries. They are very intentional and employee-driven, which I loved. Sometimes it was a bit too much, like every meeting everyone taking a turn to talk through their "failures" that week, but I get the why behind it. So many fun company events, both in person and remote. I feel the work we did was impactful and important to the company. My boss was so amazing, and in hindsight I didn't realize how much she set me up for success by learning from her. I now model my leadership opportunities after what she did, and I'm sooo appreciative for that experience. Looking back, this was the most healthy and supportive work atmosphere I've experienced in my 10 professional years working.
Cons
While the work was impactful, sometimes it was a bit mind-numbing (but I was in a role that wasn't as creative as I'd hoped for). My biggest issue was the lack of growth opportunity within your role. I think I heard rumors that they were working on some sort of "career ladder" type framework, but with how trendy Goodway is, I was hoping a little less corporate and more "I recognize your worth and want to keep you as an employee, so here's a title change." For me, if I'm not growing in a role/company every year or two, then I'm out. While my experience was great because I had an extremely passionate, caring, intelligent, and intentional boss, it sounds like that's not the case for everyone from department to department. There were more rumors about people being suddenly fired, and some of the reasons why coming out didn't sound like the culture Goodway brags about (and was instead protecting subpar leaders).
1Goodway Group Response4moThank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience at Goodway Group. We truly appreciate your thoughtful review and the insights you've provided. We're delighted to hear that you found our company to be intentional, employee-driven, and supportive. It's wonderful to know that you valued the impactful work you were involved in and that your leader played a significant role in your growth and development. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding areas where we can improve. We take your comments about growth opportunities and the evolving industry landscape seriously. We are committed to continuous improvement and staying adaptable in our business approach. Thank you again for taking the time to share your feedback and insights.
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Goodway Group has an overall rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on over 262 reviews left anonymously by employees. 93% of employees would recommend working at Goodway Group to a friend and 89% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.
93% of Goodway Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Goodway Group 4.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.5 for culture and values and 4.4 for career opportunities.