How are the career development opportunities at GWI?

- Flexible working arrangements can be genuinely helpful. - Friyays if you’re in a team that has the capacity to actually make use of them - Fruit, drinks and snacks in the office are a nice perk.

- There is constant strategic change, often driven by short-term reactions rather than clear long-term thinking. This repeatedly disrupts momentum and makes it hard for teams to build meaningful, lasting work. - Decisions are often made by the executive leadership team with little visible understanding of what individual teams actually do or the value they bring. - There has been repeated messaging that AI is there to support roles, but in practice it increasingly feels tied to headcount reduction. That gap between messaging and reality damages trust. - Pay rises are poor and progression can feel limited, even for people consistently going above and beyond. Taking on the workload of two roles is often framed as “growth” rather than recognised or rewarded properly. - The culture feels increasingly soulless. There are frequent redundancies, often feeling like a regular cycle rather than an exceptional measure. - Employees are expected to embody values such as ‘show respect’, but that same respect does not always feel reflected back in how people are treated during organisational change. - There is a perception that visibility and personal relationships with senior leadership matter more than merit when it comes to opportunities and job security. - What once made GWI an exciting place to join feels like it has gradually disappeared. - After rounds of redundancies, workloads often become unrealistic, with fewer people expected to deliver the same output. This creates stress without corresponding reward. - Compensation feels below market rate considering the level of responsibility, pressure, and expectations placed on employees. - It can feel as though strong business performance does not translate into security or recognition for employees. Instead, restructures, role changes, and uncertainty often follow.

Great snack selection in the office. The end.

I worked at this company for several years and unfortunately watched it decline significantly under new leadership. When I joined, it was one of the best places I’d worked. Strong results, high morale, and a genuine sense of collaboration. Over the past couple of years however, and under new leadership, there have been repeated redundancies (roughly every six months), which have created a culture of instability and incredibly low morale. There is little transparency around decision-making, and job security feels non-existent. Career progression is limited unless you are closely aligned with senior leadership and communication during restructuring has been handled poorly. Many long-standing, high-performing employees have been let go, which has had a noticeable impact on team morale. It’s also especially disappointing for those who invested time and effort building the company, to then watch senior leadership publicly celebrate promotions shortly after large rounds of redundancies. I’m genuinely saddened to see what this company has become. I would advise potential employees to carefully consider the current culture and leadership environment before joining.

Incredible flexibility. Generally very kind colleagues.

Lack of career progression and slow to change processes.

Great work life balance - good benefits

Sometimes disorganised and little opportunity for progression

Embracing Individuality: At GWI, individuality is not only encouraged but celebrated. The company values and highlights the diverse talents and perspectives within its workforce. Learning and Growth Opportunities: My tenure at GWI provided abundant opportunities for both professional and personal development. The P&C team creates a supportive environment that nurtures continuous growth, investing in the well-rounded development of its employees. Strategic Decision-Making: The majority of leaders at GWI exhibit a commitment to sound decision-making, particularly when navigating changes essential for the company's progress. The long-term vision and proactive approach to future challenges contribute to the company's ability to future-proof itself.

Consistent Communication: A slight drawback lies in the inconsistency of communication among managers and leaders, impacting employees. Some individuals may not fully embrace ownership of consistent communication. Organizational Maturity: While not necessarily a con, GWI is on a journey to support and educate managers and leaders. The company is actively working towards improving management and leadership capabilities. Challenges in Widespread Translation of Culture: Despite the encouragement of individuality, there are challenges in universally translating this culture across all teams and departments. Efforts to ensure a consistent and inclusive culture throughout the organization could further enhance the overall employee experience.

Great environment to work in and a lot of opportunities to evolve

The salary increases were less than the average inflation

GWI fosters a dynamic and inclusive work environment. Focus is on development, career growth and worklife balance. Love the flexibility of where I can work.

There really isn't anything that comes to mind.

Great place to gain valuable professional experience, work with well-known brands, and develop skills that are highly transferable to future roles.

The GWI I joined and the GWI I left felt like two very different companies. Over the years, the culture declined significantly, and many teams became increasingly disconnected. Collaboration was often difficult, and some colleagues displayed entitled and unprofessional behavior that made the work environment challenging. Career growth opportunities were limited, and compensation did not always reflect the responsibilities and expectations placed on employees. In recent years, leadership appeared heavily focused on AI initiatives and cost-cutting measures, which created uncertainty and negatively impacted morale. Frequent layoffs and restructures made many employees feel undervalued and replaceable. While I gained valuable experience and worked with some talented individuals, I would encourage leadership to invest more in employee development, culture, and transparency.

Half day Friday’s in the summer, although I am sure these will be removed soon enough.

1. Endless redundancies, which are handled appallingly. 2. Leadership totally detached from how the staff are feeling 3. CTO lacks knowledge in his domain 4. Toxic culture 5. Constant change in strategy and priorities with no real logic - feels like someone sees a post online of the latest tech trend and panics 6. Leadership team do not listen or taken on any feedback - no matter how factual it is 7. Lack of opportunity and progression 8. Poor pay 9. Leadership team have no empathy whatsoever 10. People constantly fearing for their jobs 11. Unrealistic and crazy deadlines for products no one actually knows what they are 12. Comical levels of incompetence

Friyays in the summer Flexible start and finish Fruit in the office There are some lovely people here but a lot of them have also been made redundant.

Morale - morale here is at rock bottom. There have been so many rounds of redundancies that people are constantly reeling from the last round of changes. For me, I have lost all the colleagues I used to work with, I barely know anyone in the office anymore. Management - I’ve worked out that I’ve had on average 2 managers a year since I started working here and none of them have actually been able to manage! I’ve had micromanagers, unprofessional managers and managers who do nothing. This brings me on to my next issue. Training and development - there are no training or development opportunities here. I have never been allowed to attend one course apart from LinkedIn learning, which is a complete waste of time. Managers are sent on internal courses which don’t seem to train them to do anything. Salaries - GWI is an appalling payer, salaries are very low here! Despite all the cost saving I am seeing the company doing, the employees are getting none of the benefits. Issues with the Athens office - there have been consistent complaints of how women are treated by the Athens office, I have seen this play out myself and it’s not ok, yet nothing has been addressed. Changes in strategy, direction, and senior leadership - I can’t keep up tbh. Senior leadership don’t seem to stay longer than 18 months… they also start, make recruitment decisions, people are hired. 6 months later the senior leader leaves and then people who were hired are made redundant!