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      Learn fast, leave faster - Senior Marketing Manager atolls Employee Review

      2.0
      Jun 5, 2022
      Senior marketing manager
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      Pros

      - Good company to start your career - Lot of opportunities to learn new things - Amazing people - Very International - Friendly Co-Founders

      Cons

      - Poor leadership on the Business side of C-Suite. They are good to run the business as usual as they joined the company as interns more than 7 yrs ago. However they lack vision and the necessary drive to bring the company to the next level. - Concentration of power within a specific group of top level who decide everything in the company and always think they made the right decision. They decide who they want to hire on their team if there is an open position. No fair chance is given to other existing employees to interview for higher positions. Lot of Nepotism and Favoritism. - Changes in the company structure 1-2 times a year - People managers are not considered for their suggestions when making changes to their teams. The top management just decide themselves and then ask people managers to share this decisions and make things work - Some top managers lack sense of collective responsibility. Do not take ownership of the mistakes they make. But when you make one mistake, it will be the reason for you not getting promoted - Lack of empathy from some top management. They might be good in running the business, and good managers. But poor leaders - Feedback to some too management is just useless as they they would just listen and not change anything - HR team openly promotes speaking up and giving feedback, but when you do it, it is not appreciated. And in turn you get a feedback from them that you talk too much - Career progression is slow. Even after a good 360 feedback, your manager has the power to not promote you or put you up for promotion - Incompetent managers who are closer to top levels will have a better chance to progress - Huge inconsistencies in salaries. They pay employees 20-30% less salary than the range defined by the company itself. Forget about comparing salaries with other companies - No innovation or encouragement for people with an innovative mindset. You will be just asked to talk to someone else, and then that someone else to someone else - No bonus to any other teams except the KAM team - No budget for team events if you are a team who does not make revenue directly. You will be seen as a cost center - Hardly any employee benefits

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      atolls Response
      2y
      Hi, Thank you for sharing your insights as a former Senior Marketing Manager at Global Savings Group. We greatly value your feedback, as it helps us identify areas for improvement and growth. We're glad to hear you found value in our learning opportunities, international work environment, and the overall positive atmosphere at GSG. These aspects are vital to our company culture and employee experience. Addressing your concerns about leadership, decision-making, and career progression, we are actively working on initiatives that align with these areas. As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, our People & Culture team is preparing an enhanced performance and salary review process for 2024. This initiative is designed to recognize strong performance and offer more transparent and equitable career advancement opportunities. We also understand the importance of fair and competitive compensation. To address this, we're employing a new matrix system to determine salary increases based on individual performance and market standards. This system is part of our ongoing effort to ensure fairness and competitiveness in our compensation packages. Your feedback on the need for decentralized decision-making and leadership development is well-received. We are developing a new program to support our people managers, expected to be released in Q1 of 2024. This program is aimed at providing them with the key knowledge and skills needed to succeed in their roles and to contribute to more effective and inclusive decision-making processes across the company. We appreciate the time and dedication you've given to Global Savings Group. Your contributions have been significant, and your feedback is instrumental in shaping a better future for our company and its members. Warm regards, Your P&C Team

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      5.0
      Dec 6, 2024
      Freelancer
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      Pros

      Atolls has an incredibly caring management team. They do not shy away from motivating their teams to work hard and achieve lofty goals, but they offer ample support, frequent pulse checks, and actively encourage a healthy work-life balance, motivating employees to maximize their work hours. If you're looking for a workplace devoid of toxicity and who supports your overall career aspirations, this is the place.

      Cons

      The work here can become rather repetitive. While you have an incredibly large array of client sites to work with, most of your day-to-day duties will look the same. There are still plenty of opportunities for you to take on new projects and mix things up, but your core schedule is very similar day to day.

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      atolls Response
      1y
      Hi, Thank you for sharing your experience as a freelancer with Atolls over the past six years. It’s heartening to hear that you’ve felt supported by our management team and appreciated the motivation, pulse checks, and encouragement for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Creating a positive and supportive environment, even for our freelance team members, is something we strive for every day. We understand that the nature of the work can sometimes feel repetitive, despite the variety of client sites. While there are opportunities to take on new projects, we recognize the importance of keeping daily tasks engaging and will continue exploring ways to enhance the freelance experience. At Atolls, we believe in #StrongerTogether, fostering a culture where every team member, whether full-time or freelance, feels valued and supported in their professional journey. Thank you again for your contributions, and if you’d like to share more, please reach out to our Talent Attraction and Engagement team at tae.team@joingsg.com. Your P&C Team.
      5.0
      Oct 10, 2024
      Key account manager
      Recommend
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      Pros

      I have sincere confidence and respect in leadership - Gerhard, in particular, is smart, charismatic, deliberate and compassionate. It's easy to believe in him and his vision because he seems very sincere. I've found this to generally trickle down throughout the organization. While not necessarily true of all leaders I've had during the course of my tenure at the company, my current direct manager is pragmatic while still managing business goals, and has respect for a healthy work/life balance. The company leans into a policy of being open, honest and direct. I generally find leadership to be quite transparent - if you're paying attention, you'll know the temperature of the business at any given time, and have a sense of where the company is heading. There are no big secrets (or if there are, they've done such a good at hiding them I'm oblivious). This is one of the rare companies where the people I come into regular contact are good people, supportive of one another, and genuinely working towards common success.

      Cons

      Look, no company is perfect. Atolls/GSG can sometimes move too slow. And sometimes it can seem to underinvest in what seem like key initiatives. But I believe that leadership is generally self-aware, open to input, and looks to improve in areas of underperformance where it is reasonable and makes sense. Comp is generally aligned to market averages. There are certainly companies that pay more - but will you find the same environment? I'm unsure on career opportunities. It seems like employees in some geos may be better positioned for growth then others.

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      atolls Response
      1y
      Hi, Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback and for your long-term commitment to Atolls. It’s wonderful to hear that you have confidence in our leadership, and that you appreciate the transparency and collaborative spirit within the company. Building trust and a healthy, balanced work environment are essential to us, and it’s gratifying to know that these values resonate with you. We understand your concerns around areas for improvement, such as the pace of change, investment in key initiatives, and career growth opportunities. As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we’re actively enhancing our internal growth framework, with specific efforts to increase career mobility across all regions. Additionally, our 2024 initiatives include a refined job architecture and performance review process, designed to make career pathways and development opportunities more transparent and accessible across the organization. At Atolls, our #MoveLearnChange value reflects our commitment to adapting, learning, and growing based on the feedback we receive. We truly appreciate your insights, which help us shape a better experience for everyone. Thank you once again, and please feel free to reach out to our Talent Attraction and Engagement team at tae.team@atolls.com if you’d like to discuss any of these areas further. Your P&C Team
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