Does First Mode pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, First Mode employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at First Mode. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at First Mode?

42% of First Mode employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated First Mode 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at First Mode?

Mechanical Engineer (4) , Systems Engineer (3) , Electrical Engineer (2) , Global Supply Manager (GSM) (2) , Senior Software Engineer (2) , Senior Systems Engineer (2) , Software Engineer (2)

What are the pros of working at First Mode according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and challenging projects." ((in 6 reviews)); "Great coworkers." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at First Mode according to real employee reviews?

"Leadership also prioritized speed, leading to some poor financial decisions." ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about First Mode redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about First Mode redundancy and their outlook for job security at First Mode in 2026.

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3.5

42% would recommend to a friend

(46 total reviews)

27% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Compensation and benefits

4.0

Diversity and inclusion

3.8

Culture and values

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.0

Career opportunities

2.6

Senior management

First Mode has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 46 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The First Mode employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management and consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

46 reviews

1.0

Nov 5, 2025

Horrible company

Business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Nothing Pro was about it.

Cons

Worst company that existed, and it always had bad leadership before it was merged. Especially government affairs leadership.

3.0

Jul 15, 2025

Powerful mission, sub-par leadership

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Dedicated, mission-driven, and super-talented staff.

Cons

Misdirection from principal funder (Anglo) and disingenuous leadership at the very top (CEO and CFO)

5.0

Jul 2, 2025

Great team environment

Finance analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Engagement with the senior leadership team

Cons

System consolidation required for global entities

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