Mass Layoffs Disguised as Poor Performance - Engineer GIC Employee Review

1.0
Apr 22, 2026
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Pros

Competitive compensation across most levels

Cons

The culture has taken a dark, aggressive turn under new senior leadership. What was once a place of "long-term stewardship" has devolved into a high-anxiety environment defined by "shadow layoffs." Instead of transparent redundancies, management is weaponizing Performance grades like "Trending Inconsistent" to purge specific, targeted teams/individuals. These reorgs feel impulsive and reckless, executed by leadership more interested in showing "decisive action" than understanding the institutional knowledge they are torching. The human cost is staggering. High-performing individuals and long-standing team dynamics are being dismantled overnight without a clear strategic roadmap. This "slash-and-burn" approach has completely eroded psychological safety. If you value transparency or a management team that thinks before it cuts, look elsewhere. The current regime is trading GIC’s reputation for short-term optics.

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5.0
Jun 7, 2026
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Great company to work for. They pay above fairly, people are friendly and benefits / employee life - work balance is amazing.

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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