GREAT COMPANY - Anonymous employee GL group Employee Review

3.0
18 Dec 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great benefits, company picnics, raffles etc

Cons

underpaid workers, managers show favoritism, fire people without warning

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GL group Response
8y
Thank you for acknowledging our great benefit package and our employee engagement activities and initiatives. The feedback referring to pay and turnover were passed on to our executive team. GL group’s compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented employees who drive the company’s success and uphold the company’s core values. In recognition of the necessity for top-tier talent, we strive to provide base salary that meets/exceeds the market when employees are fully proficient in their role and meeting expectations. In alignment with our company culture, we will strive to communicate openly about design of the compensation program. The compensation process is intended to be fair and simple so that all employees and managers understand the goals and the outcomes of the process. We have started training on our compensation philosophy so leaders and employees can feel confident in discussing this topic. We have made a commitment to be more transparent as an organization to eliminate fear and questions that arise with terminations or layoffs. We don't want anyone to feel that they we terminate without warning. Employees may not be privy to the details that go into terminations or layoffs, but we are actively working to explain more of the why behind decisions to easy worry. Thank you for the feedback. We heard it and are actively working to improve.

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GL group Response
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Thanks for the kind words.
5.0
22 Feb 2016
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Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The best thing by far about working for GL group is you have the key to your growth within the company. Leaders care about what your personal growth plans are and help align you with the right mix of experiences, formal training, and mentorship to get you where you want to go! There is no top down management approach, and employees at all levels are given the ability to be involved in key decisions as well as share new ideas regularly. After being here for 7 years, I am still in awe at how much everyone (from the senior management to employees) are truly engaged and connected to our culture. Not something you see in many companies today, and it happens because of the intentional care that goes into hiring, developing, and keeping top talent.

Cons

Being an environment of development can lead to at times, fast change. If someone is not excited by change, they may struggle in the culture at times. This is not the type of place that wants to be doing the exact same thing the same way for 20 years. I wouldn't say this is a "con" but I know those who are set in their ways, may not feel comfortable with change.

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