Fundamentally flawed. Little interest in employees, less in customers. - Analyst GlobalData Employee Review

2.0
Sep 18, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

It's quite possible to be paid more than you are worth, or to coast, in some roles. The head office location is central with good transport links.

Cons

The company objective is to look like a leading global market intelligence firm, as quickly as it can, presumably so that Danson can enjoy another profitable exit. This leads to boiler room sales practices, a constant need for acquisitions to muddy the accounting waters, and a content strategy aimed at the volume and presentation of analysis, rather than its merit. Danson, and the small number of his fast-changing coterie of yes-men who survive the ride, may well succeed and cash out. But it doesn't make for a very pleasant place to work, and it's unlikely to provide any valuable career experience, whether you're an analyst, a commercial person, or in one of the back-office roles where Danson's obsession with cost control hits hardest.

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Cons

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GlobalData Response
5mo
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We appreciate your suggestion about tools and are always looking to improve our processes so we take your feedback onboard. Please send any further suggestions on how we can improve to HRsupport@globaldata.com. GlobalData People Team.
1.0
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Pros

Supportive team, collaboration within the team

Cons

You never get a raise or promotion, not even annual inflation adjustment. Higher management doesn’t care about you or any other employees. They are only concern about generating more revenue without even appreciating or giving any perks to their employees.

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GlobalData Response
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We’re disappointed to hear about your experience. Employee experience is a top priority for us, and we’re always working on ways to improve. Your feedback will be taken into account as we continue to make changes. GlobalData People Team.
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