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      Company Great. Management: Worst I've ever seen - Content Writer atolls Employee Review

      1.0
      May 9, 2024
      Content writer
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      Pros

      There's a lot of team building events and the colleagues are nice. Environment was good.

      Cons

      Now I'm sharing this for one manager only. I worked under her and it was downright nightmarish as she had double standards only for me. It makes me wonder how she became a manager. For me, she just bullied me all the time despite my colleagues never getting the same treatment. Some of the things she did was: - She expected me to be on time, not even accepting me to be 5 seconds late and heavily scolding me at one point when I was 5 minutes late due to traffic. However, my colleagues were allowed to come in as late as an hour without her saying anything. - Unreasonable expectations. How exactly am I supposed to get through my SEO research when you mentioned I had to review over 20 websites in two pages when GSG is so low in rankings just to find out what they do different? My colleagues did 3 at best and you expected me to do that much? Not to mention that I got 30 minutes to do the assesment. Not possible at all. - Unwilling to listen to constructive criticism. She will actively defend herself when I brought up accounts of bullying and say that it is because I may just be incompetent. - Different people have different ways of doing things. I had to sit through a lecture from her for 2 hours and when I messed up just one tiny process, I could never stop hearing from her about it. I told her that I was a practical worker and therefore needed a lot more hands on but she said I was just whining and continued to berate my work. - Will willingly throw you under the bus. So training is supposed to be longer. But she tried to condense it to become shorter and when I mentioned that it was a lot to process in one go and asked her to slow down. She mentioned that I just had to catch up and I was complaining because my other colleagues didn't have this issue (FYI: I asked my other colleagues and they said that they had longer training times). When I fought against it, she went up to higher management and said I was incompetent and useless (Despite even my colleagues saying that I'm already very fast in doing my work). This whole thing turned out to be because her boss was coming and she wanted to have a cohesive team. A new person threw a wrench in her plans like this and ultimately resulted in her throwing me under the bus. So overall, I'd say that if you don't get this manager. I think you're great. If you do, leave now.

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      atolls Response
      2y
      Hi, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback about your experience at Global Savings Group. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the team-building events, your colleagues, and the overall environment. However, we are deeply concerned about the issues you raised regarding your experience with a specific manager. At GSG, we are committed to fostering a respectful and supportive workplace where all employees are treated fairly. Bullying and double standards are entirely unacceptable and do not align with our values. Your account of the behavior you experienced is troubling, and we take such allegations very seriously. We encourage you to reach out to our HR department or contact our Talent Attraction and Engagement team at tae.team@joingsg.com to provide more specific details about your experience. We have initiated an investigation to thoroughly examine the situation. If any evidence is found, we will take appropriate action to address and prevent such behavior in the future. We are also actively working on improving our management training programs to ensure that all managers are equipped with the necessary skills to lead effectively and respectfully. This includes focusing on our #StrongerTogether value, where we build relationships based on trust, respect, and kindness, and ensure decision-making is in the best interest of both the business and our people. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve our processes and management practices. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention. We are committed to making Global Savings Group a better place to work for everyone. Warm regards, Your P&C Team

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      5.0
      Dec 6, 2024
      Freelancer
      Recommend
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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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