Outdated and Divided - Anonymous employee GAF Employee Review

1.0
Feb 15, 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

401k, compensation at market rate

Cons

- too political: nothing gets done without playing politics - everyone wants to take full credits and unwilling to collaborate - extremely hierarchical: you're expected to do whatever your manager wants, even if that's meaningless, wasteful, against the team's and company's vision/plan, etc. - reluctant to innovate/change: they say they want to and are dedicated to innovate, but they don't except the c-suite - everyone's afraid of change and the majority of people like the status quo and just want to keep doing what they've been doing - zero transparency: there's absolutely zero transparency across the company - disrespectful senior management: your boss often times becomes your biggest bottleneck and senior management rarely helps you or guides you and rather points a finger at you In summary, everything is outdated within GAF. If you are ready to retire and like a steady/mundane job, then it might work out for you. But if you're passionate about your work and want to improve and do the right thing, you'll get frustrated every minute you're here (especially in tech department).

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GAF Response
5y
Your experience is troubling to hear. We're focused on creating a space for innovation and growth for all our employees. We would like to hear more of your thoughts on your time at GAF. Please feel free to email us at gaf.hrparsippany@gaf.com.

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5d
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. I am glad to hear you enjoy the building and our cafeteria amenities. I am sorry to hear about your negative experience regarding the direction of the company and leadership. Please note that we are continuously working toward improving our working environments and fostering a positive and supportive leadership culture within the organization. Your feedback is valued and will help us identify areas of improvement.
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