Too many managers act like bosses instead of leaders.
GXO Logistics Response
9mo
Thank you for your feedback. At GXO, we’re committed to delivering exceptional leadership and workplace experiences. Our managers engage in continuous development through GXO University, equipping them with the tools to lead with impact. We’d value the opportunity to understand your concerns better, please contact us at UKreviews@gxo.com.
Great coworkers and talented engineers who genuinely support one another.
Opportunity to work on impactful projects and solve real business problems.
Exposure to modern BI and data technologies.
Strong team members who are willing to go above and beyond to deliver results.
Good learning opportunities for self-motivated individuals.
Cons
Leadership and management style can create unnecessary stress and turnover risk.
Frequent micromanagement and excessive focus on responsiveness rather than outcomes.
High meeting volume reduces time available for focused engineering work.
Priorities and stakeholder commitments are sometimes established before consulting the engineers responsible for delivery.
Limited trust in experienced employees and their ability to manage their own work.
Internal growth and mobility can feel restricted.
Work-life balance can be impacted by shifting priorities and urgent requests.
Lack of recognition or compensation alignment when additional onsite expectations or workload demands are introduced.
Having a non-technical BI manager overseeing technical engineering work can sometimes result in unrealistic timelines, misunderstandings of development complexity, and decisions being made without sufficient technical input.
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GXO Logistics Response
2w
Thank you for the detailed review and what you have highlighted, it is something we can work on and develop. However, your review does not reflect the employee experience that we strive for - please reach out to us at GXOInquiries@gxo.com so we can better understand your concerns.