atolls reviews

4.2

80% would recommend to a friend

(236 total reviews)

Gerhard Trautmann

90% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

atolls has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 236 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The atolls employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Informationstechnologie industry (3.9 stars).

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236 reviews
5.0
Oct 15, 2017

Amazing place to learn and grow your career!

Anonymous employee
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Pros

- Background - I worked here as a manager for almost 4 years (until mid 2016) - Most of the people that work there are great to work with - motivated, smart, full of ideas, networking, International - You can start from scratch in any field and still pretty much become an expert within few years here. The learning curve is steep and the management always encourages / supports you to learn more. - The office space is cool - free food stuff, flexibility in terms of work space - has a start up feel to it - HR team does a very good job as compared to what I see in other big companies - very warm and easy to talk to, very active in terms of implementing new processes for employees (eg: increase in yearly holidays, special leaves provision, new feedback rounds, exciting events for team activities, etc) - Co-founders are smart and friendly. You can go talk to them about solving any problem & they will work on it with you. Not afraid to share their knowledge & you will definitely learn something from them. - Depending on your boss & role, you can negotiate for home office options, flexible work hours, work from another location, etc. I also heard that they are moving into a new bigger office in near future.

Cons

- It is very easy to get absorbed by work here (as there is a lot to learn & do). So if you are looking for a 9 to 5 job with compensation for extra hours, this might not be a right option for you. This varies from role to role. - Salaries are very competitive for interns & for someone with less than 3-5 years experience. If you have more than 5 years of experience, you might want to negotiate for a deserving salary. - Things change constantly here. So you will need to keep up with the change of goals, strategies, processes. For some people, this can be too much to handle.

3.0
Apr 10, 2019

Ideal for interns and juniors, if regular or above - avoid

Anonymous employee
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Pros

People, beer o' clock, good place to get first experiences, international environment

Cons

Salaries are quite good... but only for those who are starting their carrier. More experienced employees are not appreciated enough. Distribution of positions to non-qualified people.

2.0
Aug 9, 2024

Expect to fall into cracks

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

1. Flexible hours 2. Hybrid working 3. Internal mobility (not sure with the current financial position of the company whether this is still available or not) 4. Option for remote working (but not everywhere) 5. Global setting which you'll be working with people from different background and culture (diversity) 6. Almost standardized benefits but can do better.

Cons

1. Been in the company for a while, unless you're a person who like to be in the spotlight, be ready to fall into cracks and forgotten. No amount of extra contribution that you do towards your task and job will make any difference unless you're an outgoing & nosy person. In short: If you're loud and love to talk, this company will "see" you. Don't expect your job and your deliverance to "talk" on your behalf if you want to move fast in this company. GSG before the merger will see everyone's contribution accordingly but now no more. 2. They said they care about your development, actually not. If you want to be seen, you have to make noise here. If you're introverted silent employee, you'll be forgotten and benched. 3. Don't be fool by the gathering that they have, they're not currently financially stable and a lot of benefits have been taken back or put on hold. 4. Changing managers like changing clothes. I genuinely believe everytime they hire new managers, the new managers wanted to eliminate the old employees instead of build trust and built relationship and at the end, the new manager will start to find someone else to take that responsibility away from them. They will only keep those they want to work with or those that they hire as their direct report and throw the others to someone else to deal with. 5. Open door policy? Laughable policy. It's "open" until you critique them. 6. Simple issue that could be resolve by Slack (our internal message system) but they now will send you an email. This is new even to me, it wasn't like this before. So you know when emails starts flying, they're trying to get rid of you (standard corporate practice to show how incompetent you are by making it big). 7. Don't believe when they say they're a close knit company, company by the size of 700-1000 employees is no longer a close knit, it's corporate and everyone know how corporate works. 8. If you have a stable job right now and thinking to move to GSG, think again and again because being a new joiner during your probation period will mean that your position is unstable and anytime they can kick you out by not confirming your employment. 9. They exert control by not sharing information even within the same department. A contrast from when 3-4 years back where everyone is kept informed about what happen in the company and in the department.

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atolls Response
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Hi, Even though this response comes later than we’d like, your honest and detailed feedback is important to us. We’re glad you valued the flexibility, hybrid working options, internal mobility, and the diverse, global environment at Atolls. However, we also acknowledge the serious concerns you’ve shared about recognition, communication, leadership changes, and transparency within the company. We understand how frustrating it can be to feel overlooked despite hard work and contributions. In 2024, we implemented a performance and salary review process aimed at providing fair recognition and clearer growth opportunities. We also introduced a professional development program for people managers to ensure better leadership practices and stronger relationships within teams. Still, we recognize that this remains an area where more progress is needed. The challenges you’ve raised about transparency, shifting management, and internal communication are concerning. While efforts were made to improve these areas last year, we acknowledge that these changes may not have fully addressed the needs of all employees. Maintaining trust and open communication is essential, and your feedback highlights where we need to do better. At Atolls, we believe in #StrongerTogether, but we know that actions matter more than words. Your feedback underscores the importance of continuous improvement, and we are committed to making Atolls a place where every employee feels seen, heard, and supported. 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.
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