GSK reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(10,655 total reviews)
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Luke Miels

85% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

GSK has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 10,655 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The GSK employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutique et biotechnologie industry (3.5 stars).

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11K reviews
1.0
Dec 7, 2025

Chaotic Environment in 2025-2026

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Pros

• The company organises several major celebration events each year, including festive buffets for Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, Deepavali, Christmas, as well as an annual fruits day. • Health benefits are competitive, with general practitioner consultations covered without a cap when using approved panel clinics.

Cons

• The quality of canteen offerings could be improved, as this has been a recurring topic of employee feedback during town hall discussions. • The organisation underwent a significant restructuring exercise in 2025, which included workforce reductions across several teams. Following these changes, some employees chose to leave voluntarily, citing concerns about increased workloads for remaining staff. • Current turnover levels are elevated, and employee morale appears to be challenged. At the same time, expectations for output and productivity have increased on a per-person basis. • Managers generally expect staff at the executive level and below to independently oversee and deliver their assigned projects. When deliverables are not met, accountability typically rests with the project owner. • The company has a sizeable proportion of trainees, interns, and contract personnel, partly due to constraints on permanent headcount. As a result, a significant portion of the workforce comprises temporary roles. • Top 5 employer-ranking results for 2025 may not fully reflect the broader employee experience, as survey participation appears to involve a limited subset of staff. Broader sampling could produce a more representative outcome.

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GSK Response
6mo
Thank you for sharing your experience – we take your feedback seriously. We want everyone at GSK to feel they can thrive. Please contact us via our Speak Up channel https://gsk.i-sight.com/landing-page/ so we can investigate further.
1.0
Sep 29, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Privilege leaves and sick leaves

Cons

GSK struggles with deeply flawed project allocation and career development practices. Projects are rarely assigned based on employee skills, experience, or long-term career growth, but rather on immediate availability. This creates a disconnect between talent and opportunity, leading to disengaged teams and suboptimal outcomes. A major concern is that visibility and favoritism overshadow actual project performance. Those who spend more time entertaining or pleasing management seem to move ahead faster than those consistently delivering results. Promotions and recognition become more about politics than productivity. While office politics exist in any organization, at GSK it often comes at the direct cost of business value and profitability. For a company that reports to shareholders, it is disappointing to see career advancement tied to “kissing up” instead of genuine contribution. This not only demotivates skilled employees but also jeopardizes long-term organizational effectiveness.

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GSK Response
8mo
Your feedback is important, so thank you for your review. Your thoughts help us improve GSK as a place where people can grow.
3.0
Aug 19, 2025

Constant reorgs

Recommend
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Pros

Good people, good work life balance

Cons

Constant reorgs, poor senior leaders, DEI crazy - promote the wrong people.

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