Toxic Environment - Hospitality GALLO Employee Review

2.0
Feb 19, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great employee appreciation gifts and some of the family is very respectful of the employees.

Cons

Some family acts extremely entitled and treats hospitality members as slaves. Additionally, they create a very toxic competitive workspace. They turn coworkers against each other and make you keep secrets from one another. If you ever want to really progress within the company you have to move to Modesto.

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GALLO Response
5y
What you describe is not in line with our corporate values and is greatly concerning. Even though you are no longer employed with Gallo, I would welcome the opportunity to learn more about the work environment in which you describe. Please email us at feedback@ejgallo.com to get the conversation started. Best Regards, Lynn DeDios Sr. Director, Human Resources

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GALLO Response
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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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