Great as individuals, losing their way as a collective - Recensione dipendente - Dipendente anonimo presso Wood Mackenzie

3,0
9 lug 2020
Dipendente anonimo
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

- Far and away the best reason to work at WoodMac are the amazing people who work there. They are by and large smart, collaborative, inquisitive people. Senior folks are happy to share knowledge, and junior folks are ready to learn. The culture is not tolerant of meanness or pettiness. That's not to say that there isn't lots of office politics, as with any organization, but it's generally reserved for the highest levels within the company. - The company still, even in this environment, places a high value on work-life balance. It's still possible to leave work at work (if you have the discipline!), and enjoy evenings, weekends, and holidays with your family. Vacation is still encouraged to be used, and no one is penalized for using all of it. - The work is interesting. Energy is still an exciting field, even if the oil price is dragging, and clients really do take what WoodMackers have to say seriously. - It's an excellent place to start a career and cut your chops.

Svantaggi

- There is a tendency to think that because clients value the work, that they will always value the work. So much time and effort has gone into building data and infrastructure, but the company is still a long way from being a true data and tech company, and it is crippling the work. So far they can still hold on, but for how long? Management is pushing for innovation, but every year there are added layers of bureaucracy and it gets harder and harder to do anything new. - Every time management gets together, there are far too many "yes men" in the room. Those who disagree are said to not be "team players" and are soon disposed of. Definitely not good for morale. - Verisk culture is bringing the old WoodMac down. It was great to have the financial backing through the downturn, but the obsession on quarterly performance to the detriment of the work is really starting to show. And people are leaving because of it. - Speaking of people leaving, the mass exodus over the past years has only increased in recent times, and management has done literally nothing to stem the flow. Also terrible for morale. - Not a great place to be mid-career, as there are so many "managers" already there is no place to go.

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5,0
31 mag 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Good work life balance and interesting work

Svantaggi

Nothing much to say on this.

3,0
2 feb 2026
Dipendente anonimo
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Good people with good intentions. Work-life balance is above average.

Svantaggi

The reality of being owned by a PE backed firm: Large scale cost reductions including mass layoffs. Woefully lean teams requiring higher workloads including much time spent on tasks outside of primary role. New leadership- since the hiring of Jason Liu, it’s hard to discern if we can trust the GLT. Observations causing concern include blame shifting, lack of accountability, and statements inferring that radical candor is actually not welcome (despite devoting an entire training module on the topic). Directors and managers do not have any power, and yet they are our conduit to executive leadership. The work has no joy anymore. We spend our days putting out fires on internal data issues, chasing lofty goals with next to nothing budgets, and trying to keep up with the ever-changing policies and procedures that impact our day to day. I rarely get a chance these days to do the job I was hired for.

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Risposta di Wood Mackenzie
4mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. Wood Mackenzie is undergoing a bold transformation as we sharpen our focus on delivering the most connected, trusted intelligence for the energy and natural resources industries. This has brought change across many parts of the organisation as we evolve how we work, how we operate, and how we support our customers. We recognise that periods of transformation can feel challenging and, at times, uncomfortable. At the same time, this work is central to our long-term ambition to transform the way we power our planet and to build a Wood Mackenzie for the future. We remain committed to creating an environment where people can do meaningful work, contribute to a bold mission, and feel proud of the role they play in what we are building together. If you haven't already done so, I'd recommend speaking about the issues you've raised through our internal feedback channels such as our your line manager or speak to your HRBP. All feedback on Glassdoor is summarised and shared with leadership monthly so I can guarantee the themes in your review will be aired. We appreciate your honesty and your dedication to Wood Mackenzie over the past decade. Even when the feedback is challenging, it helps us build a stronger company and a better experience for our people. Thank you again for sharing your perspective. Eilish Henson, EVP, HR
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