Avoid if you value your mental health. - Data Analyst Wood Mackenzie Employee Review

1.0
Feb 16, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

If you are looking for something temporary until they work out how they can get your job done cheaper, or by A.I. this is the place for you.

Cons

9 different managers in 10 years. When they decided to cut the workforce by 8% by outsourcing to data centre in India (which was useless), the criteria was that the longer you were there (old contracts and pension rates) the quicker you had to go. The money they saved was "to be invested in A.I.", which they said like it was a good thing, not something that would lead to even more job losses.

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Wood Mackenzie Response
3mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective following your time at WoodMac. Over the past few years, we have made structural and technology investments, including in AI, to strengthen how we deliver insight to our customers and ensure the long-term competitiveness of the business. Organisational changes are guided by business needs and future strategy, not tenure or legacy arrangements. We recognise that periods of transformation can feel unsettled, and employee wellbeing and mental health remain core priorities for us. Feedback such as yours is important and is considered alongside insights gathered through our internal listening channels. We genuinely value the contributions of colleagues past and present and wish you the very best in your future endeavours.

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5.0
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3.0
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Pros

Good people with good intentions. Work-life balance is above average.

Cons

The reality of being owned by a PE backed firm: Large scale cost reductions including mass layoffs. Woefully lean teams requiring higher workloads including much time spent on tasks outside of primary role. New leadership- since the hiring of Jason Liu, it’s hard to discern if we can trust the GLT. Observations causing concern include blame shifting, lack of accountability, and statements inferring that radical candor is actually not welcome (despite devoting an entire training module on the topic). Directors and managers do not have any power, and yet they are our conduit to executive leadership. The work has no joy anymore. We spend our days putting out fires on internal data issues, chasing lofty goals with next to nothing budgets, and trying to keep up with the ever-changing policies and procedures that impact our day to day. I rarely get a chance these days to do the job I was hired for.

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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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