Layoffs every May - Marketing Wood Mackenzie Employee Review

3.0
Jan 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Relatively high pay in the market for marketing roles -Can work from home, nice office with view at Marina Boulevard, hot desk with no fixed seats

Cons

-Very fast paced with many meetings to join. Have to constantly think about new ideas just to stand out. Often, more time is spent discussing and trying to promote oneself to gain visibility during meetings rather than getting the actual work done. -Companies shifting more roles to India and Malaysia due to cost efficiency and cheaper talent there

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Wood Mackenzie Response
4mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate the time you spent with Wood Mackenzie and are glad to hear you valued the compensation structure, flexibility, and the working environment. We also recognise the concerns you’ve raised. We operate in a fast‑moving market, and we know that pace and meeting volume can sometimes feel challenging. Over the past year we’ve been working to streamline ways of working, reduce unnecessary meetings, and improve focus time so colleagues can spend more time on meaningful work. You also mentioned our global talent footprint. Like many organisations, we operate a distributed model that allows us to build diverse teams and serve our clients globally. Our intention is to ensure each location plays to its strengths, while continuing to invest in people development and career opportunities across all regions. We are committed to building an environment where people feel supported, valued, and able to make an impact. Feedback like yours helps us continue to improve, and we appreciate your contribution to Wood Mackenzie. We wish you all the best in your next chapter.

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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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