Was a great company to work for when Ernest and Julio were alive. They made the company. - Hourly Subforeman GALLO Employee Review

2.0
Sep 1, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good pay for the area. Decent medical and Dental. 401k. Opportunities for advancement. Inexpensive to live in area. Family cares about the workers.

Cons

HIgh turn over. Burn out. Political. Merit is not important as knowing the right person. Culture is behind the times.. Resistant to change. Workers are forced to work long hours. Every program to make the place better like safety, culture training gets corrupted by middle management, who resist any kind of change that comes along. Sad to see all the money going to waste on these programs. If you are creative and voice your opinion, you will be targeted. Family and upper management are deceived by middle management. The lower one goes on the food chain, the more abuse encountered. No recourse. HR is worthless.

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5.0
Jun 30, 2026
Recommend
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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

Fast pace at times, with occasional shifting priorities. Very few downsides overall.

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GALLO Response
1w
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2.0
May 11, 2026
Recommend
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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
1mo
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