What is working from home like at GSK?

interesting work, good managers and support, work from home flexibility

a lot of work sometimes; pay could be higher

Health insurance coverage. Can work from home at 50%

Instability (major reorganizations every 5 years). Major operational problems.

) A good benefits package/resources A big company will have better access to valuable resources for each of their employee's learning and career development, and therefore in the long-term, it's their company and people who will benefit. Some corporate benefits may even extend to family members and go beyond, like the Campbell Soup Company, which provides kindergarten, daycare, and after-school programs for employees’ children under 12 years old. 2) The brand’s reputation adds value to your resume Big companies are usually already well-known and successful in their respective industries, so having them on your resume could help boost your chances of obtaining future significant roles with other big players. Coupled with working alongside well-connected colleagues and bosses, it could also provide you with better exposure to a network of industry peers and leaders. 3) Structured, organised work Every person has a clearly defined set of responsibilities and hat to wear (read: only a specific role you have to focus on), and the work is distributed equally to highly-skilled people who specialise in that field. Big companies often have established a clear-cut way of doing things, and there are guidelines and SOPs for everything, which ensures that there's little room for misunderstandings in who does what.

1) Lack of exposure to other facets of the business Although you have a clearly defined role and the luxury of switching careers within the company, you might not be able to explore other projects beyond your scope of work, or even to pick up new skills. For example, it would be difficult for a graphic designer to explore the role of relationship management because those shoes have already been filled, and big companies are less likely to select someone who's never been trained in that field before. 2) Hierarchical, top-down communication Even as the world embraces a hybrid working environment or even fully-remote positions, the upper management still has the final say, which can be challenging for employees who prefer autonomy in decisions. Your boss says that you need to follow that 20-step manual on how to complete a project, even though you can do it in 3 steps? Your boss insists that you travel 3 hours to physically be in the office even though you’re much more productive at home because you have to follow company policy? All we have to say is: Stay strong! 3) Too many employees, too much competition If you want to make your mark and be recognised for your achievements, it can be quite tricky to do so in a competitive talent pool, where everyone is fighting for the same thing (i.e. the attention of the boss!). Others may even try to tear you down in their climb to the top. Nobody likes catty co-workers, but unfortunately, it’s not against (most) company policies to be ruthless. Read more: High Employee Turnover: 10 Toxic Workplace Issues That Cause It, And How To Manage Them 4) Change happens slowly With multiple layers of stakeholders and managers, implementing change can come slowly because of all the necessary clearance and red tape it needs to go through. The project may not even receive the green light at all, or with much different results than what was originally planned for. 5) Stuffy and tight security By security, we mean the IT side of things: Computer passwords, VPNs, two-factor authentication, RFID badges, biometrics, etc. When employees work from home or in public spaces, there’s a heightened risk of top-secret internal information that could accidentally be leaked or hacked into – a definite nightmare for any big company.

- Good salary/benefits/ compensation package - Interesting science going on - Budget for 1 conference per year at least - Availability and variety of equipment and experimental means - Huge flexibility and work from home allowance - Industry recognision

- Not an inclusive environment for those who do not speak French. GSK Belgium is very french-oriented and does not allow global talent to thrive within the company. - Even though GSK characterizes itself as a global company, this is not the case for GSK Belgium. It is more focused on the language than the talent. - Hard to get promoted or stand out within the company. More important is who you know and who likes you instead of what you know and how good you are at your job. - IT facilities are a bit outdated, problems are quite often. - No proper trainings are given in new people to understand the local procedures. - Upper management could show more appreciation to workers. - Lack of exchange between teams of different business unit, as it is a big company.

work from home, flexible working hours

no visa sponsor for entry level, no conversion

The work life balance was good, got to work from home twice a week

The pay wasn't the best, other pharma companies pay better management wasn't the best- lots of internal politics

good benefit package, flexibility to work from home

lack of internal opportunities for career progression, dog-eat-dog culture

Great support and managers, ability to work from home

None really, some bad managers but thats it

work life balance canteen food is top

site based no work from home

Flexible WFH, friendly colleagues, good healthcare benefits

Lower pay than normal markets, annual leaves quite low, salary increment not the average market, bonus rate could be better