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WCG is still a great place to work - Head of Department WCG Employee Review

5.0
Oct 3, 2022
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Pros

I have been with the college almost 20 years and I honestly couldn't imagine working anywhere else. Yes, we have had our problems, usually around the reduction of Government funding, and as a result of that, recruitment. But there are many first class, dedicated, knowledgeable staff members who's only focus is the success of their learners and the student experience. We have a fantastic student cohort, where all want to learn and be successful in their chosen career subjects. I personally feel being part of that and helping these young people achieve their goals is a gift and I look back on my years with WCG with many happy memories of students I've taught, peers I've laughed with and learnt from and the many additional skills I have gained over the years. We all know, you never forget that one person/teacher that inspired you, so what an amazing thing to be that person. We live in a time where its all too easy to jump on social media a slate companies for mistakes that were either out of their control or largely our own doing. WCG is still a great place to work and indeed to learn. Long may it rain as a first class education provider.

Cons

As with all Further Education providers, the key issue is the reduction of Government funding. Additional investment will result in a stronger young workforce and an improved economy.

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5.0
Feb 3, 2015
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Pros

What pulled me back to WCG was Jim Weiss, the founder and CEO of W2O Group (WCG, a W20 Group company) whom over the last 14 years has developed a culture based on the same core values that I live by everyday, professionally. Jim is authentic. His approach is transparent. The result is an award-winning set of companies with jaw-dropping talent, who make an impact in the healthcare, technology and consumer global brands’ industries everyday. As Jim says, “ultimately, we are in the business to partner with our clients to enhance their businesses.” I’d even take that a step further and say that we don’t just enhance businesses, we enhance lives -- the result is growth -- personal and professional, inside and out. I’m happy to get to work with such amazing people so that we can enhance our clients’ businesses, enhance their lives, our lives, our world.

Cons

Because I have children, I have to drive and parking is a challenge/costly. The benefits do offset this one con. If you're coming from the city or the South Bay, there's plenty of transportation options.

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2.0
May 4, 2016
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Pros

If you are a very very specific type of person, This place will treat you like a rock star. Also, you will likely learn a lot here.

Cons

So here is the low down, getting at the root of all the negative reviews. WCG is a place that builds its professional culture on people being strong individuals who take initiative and be their own advocate. Most people are given a lot of autonomy to forge their own relationships and build their own in-company business; and if you do this effectively, you are rocketed up and touted as a rockstar. Those are the ONLY people who are valued at this company. It is entrepreneurialism at its most extreme. Those who don't follow that mold are literally fodder for the entrepreneurs with huge personalities and even huger egos. It doesn't matter if you are awesome within your own niche. If you are not rallying the masses as a leader or generating business momentum, then you are just a tool to be used. This is where the cliques, favoritism and politics that everyone mentions come in as well. Since the interpersonal structure is centered around these select ego-centric entrepreneurs, everyone else is made to fall in line with their own 'leader.' And each group ends up sticking to their own...

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