Terrible for early career progression and early career advancement - Anonymous employee GIC Employee Review

1.0
Mar 27, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Decent pay, many events, nice pantry. Many departments and teams to explore. Stable and comfortable to retire. Strong brand name

Cons

Very political, top management heavy with many VPs and few working level staff, poor career progression. A lot of strategic or big plans but little prioritisation or actual drive in running the projects. A lot of reorganisation happens very frequently for no rhyme or reason, not communicated to staff either. Some are generally nice but most is for show and not genuine. Colleagues do not go for lunch together and split up, remaining in their cliques. Terrible for long term advancement and upskilling and personal growth. Highly dependent on managing upwards, if the bosses like you, rather than being a good employee or manager to subordinates. Direct contractors are welcome to join the events but otherwise have very little chance of conversion so company is only good as a stepping stone.

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5.0
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Cons

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1.0
Apr 21, 2026
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Pros

"People-first" culture (though this is rapidly eroding, see Cons)

Cons

Technology Group (TG) and the former Data Strategy Group (DSG) are nothing short of toxic. Under the direction of COO Sam Kim Yong Sang, we are witnessing a cold, calculated "silent layoff" campaign. Long-tenured staff who have given their best years to the firm are being funneled into mass PIPs that are designed for failure, not growth. This isn't about performance. It’s a transparent maneuver to trim headcount and hit aggressive KPI targets without the PR fallout of a formal redundancy. Management is treating human beings like line items on a spreadsheet, ignoring the devastating impact on families and the mental health of loyal employees. The TG leadership has become a puppet for these metrics, destroying the very culture of trust that took decades to build.

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