People are nice. Organization is growing. Policies need adjustments - Analyst GALLO Employee Review

2.0
Jul 19, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

A commuter shuttle from the East Bay Area (Oakland, Dublin, Livermore). 3% 401k match. Seasonal summer hours (work 9 hours Mon-Thurs, half day on Friday), weekly one on one meeting with management to discuss projects and professional development goals. The company values your professional development and wants you to be successful (with them).

Cons

Paternal leave is almost non-existent in comparison to the adjustments other companies are making. I would be much happier with a more generous paternal leave. Several male employees speak about the need for a better paternal leave policy, but the culture stifles the voice of these male employees to request a change in this policy. There is no commuter shuttle from any other areas, and it is in demand considering the commute for some employees. Tuition reimbursement for higher education usually gets denied. Health benefits are weak and expensive for employees and their families. Also, specific roles allow employees to work from home once a week (which could easily be extended given the nature of such functions). As long as employees are productive, I do not see why this is an issue. Given the rapid development of technology, telecommuting should not be a foreign concept in an organization, especially given that the location of the organization is in Modesto, which isn't central for many employees.

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GALLO Response
6y
Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us. As a current employee, your review especially concerns me. If you are open to having a confidential conversation, I would appreciate the opportunity to continue the dialogue. Thanks for all you do and I hope to hear from you soon. Best Regards, Susan Hensley VP, Human Resources

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Pros

Gallo has extremely talented people and incredible products. I’ve found real opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact.

Cons

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2.0
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Pros

* Historically, a company people were genuinely proud to work for—strong culture, clear values, and a sense of loyalty *I could have seen myself building a long-term career here and often spoke highly of the company to others *Strong early-career development and brand recognition

Cons

*Erosion of trust driven by abrupt, poorly communicated decisions *5-day in-office mandate for some offices rolled out with ~2 months notice, removing autonomy employees previously had, adding unnecessary strain to already demanding roles, and significantly disrupting employees’ day-to-day lives *Parental leave benefits were significantly reduced in a way that feels misaligned with the culture and “family-owned” values the company has historically emphasized. This change has been a meaningful source of frustration and disappointment for many employees *Poor communication on major changes—including benefits and office policy updates, which were not consistently or transparently shared *Employee feedback does not appear to be meaningfully incorporated into decision-making, even when concerns are raised through formal channels * The culture has shifted dramatically. What used to feel fun and energizing now feels rigid and overly monitored, with less trust and autonomy than before *As a result, the company risks losing strong, previously loyal employees and becoming less competitive in attracting new talent

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GALLO Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. Your feedback is important to us and helps us continue to improve. As another step, please reach out directly to your Human Resources Business Partner so we can better understand your experience.
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