GSK reviews

As in all companies, there tends to be a bit of office politics when it comes to promotions. There are certainly people who get stuck at a certain level for years, even with good performance reviewed. The job grade level structure was 'simplified' a few years ago, which makes it tougher for upward mobility with seniority and performance. Salary negotiations within a band are often frowned upon, again even with good performance. All in all - the culture of continuous improvement, high energy, and high morale gets stifled by the fact that good people don't feel like they have anywhere to go except laterally - and even lateral movements can be stifled by politics especially if salary adjustments are requested.

International component (small teams spread across many time zones) can make meetings, team-building, and work a challenge, as does the Business Service Center approach (open office spaces), which can bring noise and distraction. Opportunities for promotions are rare, and profit-sharing could be better for lower tiers. US-based employees are now expensive and on the decline where hiring is concerned.