A company that doesn't know where it's going - Senior Associate GLG Employee Review

2.0
Jan 13, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

The NYC office has a great coffee bar. Location is good.

Cons

The company is in a serious state of flux. It's run by former management consultants who change strategy several times throughout a year with little regard for rank-and-file workers. The disconnect between the c-suite and the majority of the workforce is astonishingly large for such a small company. GLG touts itself as tech company but doesn't have the tech capabilities to show for it. There's a lot of work that needs to happen to right the ship, especially in terms of client delivery, marketing, communications and the HR team, but it'll take years to change. In sum: avoid, it's a toxic workplace with an identity crisis.

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5.0
Mar 31, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Amazing people - lots of reviews say that because it's true. You'll work with smart, genuine, hard working humans. Good benefits and perks. Interesting events and opportunities to learn. Overall, a good place to start your career!

Cons

Very fast-paced environment which definitely isn't for everyone. Lots of necessary change.

1.0
Jun 14, 2026
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

Good colleagues, arguably a good job post college (for like a year MAX)

Cons

I cannot stress enough how terrible this company is. Spent 5 years there, and watched it go further downhill every year. You leave with only soft skills (if that), and 0 actual industry knowledge. Seriously, you leave only knowing a bunch of Hocus Pocus. I am really surprised this company hasn't been bought yet. Or merged. On my team alone, we lost 7 out of our 9 managers since January... either due to layoffs or them quitting. Pay is low. There are no bonuses and it's very difficult to get a raise. 90k in NYC is poverty. There are bright people that come in with Masters, and PhDs, and MBAs -- handing them 90k is insulting.

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