Pros
The only significant positive aspect of working at Wood Mackenzie was the hybrid work model. Requiring only two days in the office per week provided a good degree of flexibility and work-life balance.
Cons
The work environment has become incredibly toxic, particularly since the acquisition by a private equity firm around 2023. The new ownership's focus seems to be on short-sighted decisions designed to inflate the company's value for a quick sale. This has created a high-pressure, fear-based culture. Management implicitly threatens job security to drive performance, leading to overworked and stressed employees. There is very little collaboration; colleagues are often unhelpful, non-responsive to emails, and it's a constant struggle to get the support needed to do your job effectively. Furthermore, there is a complete lack of meaningful training, and the turnover rate is alarmingly high. The company appears to be firing long-tenured employees as a cost-cutting measure, losing valuable institutional knowledge in the process.