Pay poor, workload high - Principal Analyst Wood Mackenzie Employee Review

1.0
Jan 12, 2026
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Pros

Work is very interesting, lots of exposure to clients

Cons

Pay package is very poor, culture in offices in the US and UK & Europe is very poor as been so many layoffs with rehiring nearly exclusively in India to cut costs

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Wood Mackenzie Response
4mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you find the work interesting and value the client exposure—it’s something we strive to deliver for all our employees. We’re sorry to learn about your concerns regarding pay, workload, and recent changes in our global structure. Your comments about meritocracy and incentives for high performers are important, and we take them seriously. We’re continuously reviewing our compensation and career development frameworks to ensure they align with both market standards and our commitment to rewarding contributions fairly. We also recognize that organizational changes can impact culture, and we’re working hard to strengthen collaboration and engagement across all regions. Your advice to management is noted, and we appreciate your honesty—it helps us improve. If you’d like to share more details or suggestions, please reach out through our internal feedback channels such as our quarterly peakon survey or speak to your HRBPs. Thank you again for your dedication and for helping us make Wood Mackenzie a better place to work.

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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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