Below market pay - Research Analyst Wood Mackenzie Employee Review

3.0
Dec 13, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some good honest people working here

Cons

Lack of management focus across all levels CEO operates cult of personality. Executives simp to his whims waiting for big payouts on sale.

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Wood Mackenzie Response
5mo
Thank you for sharing your candid feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to provide your perspective as a long-standing employee. Thank you for all you have done for WoodMac! We’re glad you’ve highlighted the integrity and quality of many colleagues—that’s something we value deeply. At the same time, we take the concerns you've raised very seriously. Leadership focus and clarity are critical to our success, and we continuously review how we operate (and how we communicate that) to ensure decisions are made in the best interests of our people and our business. Our leadership team is committed to driving sustainable growth and creating value for employees and clients alike. We understand that trust in leadership is essential. We've been working hard to communicate with as much clarity as possible to all colleagues and we'll continue to prioritize open communication and accountability across the business. All feedback we receive on Glassdoor is important and helps us improve. We would though encourage you to raise via internal channels through line manager or HRBPs so we can address any concerns you have constructively

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Wood Mackenzie Response
4mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. Wood Mackenzie is undergoing a bold transformation as we sharpen our focus on delivering the most connected, trusted intelligence for the energy and natural resources industries. This has brought change across many parts of the organisation as we evolve how we work, how we operate, and how we support our customers. We recognise that periods of transformation can feel challenging and, at times, uncomfortable. At the same time, this work is central to our long-term ambition to transform the way we power our planet and to build a Wood Mackenzie for the future. We remain committed to creating an environment where people can do meaningful work, contribute to a bold mission, and feel proud of the role they play in what we are building together. If you haven't already done so, I'd recommend speaking about the issues you've raised through our internal feedback channels such as our your line manager or speak to your HRBP. All feedback on Glassdoor is summarised and shared with leadership monthly so I can guarantee the themes in your review will be aired. We appreciate your honesty and your dedication to Wood Mackenzie over the past decade. Even when the feedback is challenging, it helps us build a stronger company and a better experience for our people. Thank you again for sharing your perspective. Eilish Henson, EVP, HR
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