Pros
There are some genuinely wonderful people at KG some of whom I’d now consider friends. There’s a large emphasis put into the culture of the company and the management team put a lot of effort into Town Halls, social events and trying to bridge the gap during Covid work from home. There’s also a level of professionalism and operational excellence at KG which is something that separates them as a company from most others I’ve previously worked at. As a client with KG I’d be getting well looked after. No expense is spared to set you up for success working from home. From a project perspective the work is very diverse and there’s a wide array of verticals. I have a lot of respect for the CEOs and upper management from a business acumen standpoint. KG has grown a name in the industry for delivering top quality work snd that was something to be proud of working there. Social events are paid for in full with additional Uber eats vouchers which is nice. There’s a buddy and mentor system in place to help you settle in at KG.
Cons
Firstly, the turnover of employees seems high which on one hand can be seen as just a part of agency work but in the other it spells out that fundamental issues are not being addressed from an employees perspective. While middle management do make an effort to make employees feel supported and have what they need, there are clear indications that many people are burned out and running on low. In some cases it seems to be worn like a badge of honour, which is worrisome as it says something about that type of Ravi our being encouraged and rewarded. What is also worrisome is that while management on one hand offer support and words of “don’t burn yourself out” the expectations and workload is playing a very different tune. The workload at times could be considered quite intense and stressful and it’s not uncommon to be in back to back meetings all day with no time to actually get work done within working hours.. Long term it’s not a sustainable environment in my opinion. Work life balance is incredibly important and it’s a bit lacking at KG. For anyone who knows better and has had jobs where they weren’t under intense pressure, they will likely not last long at KG. It just won’t fly and no amount of money or social events can make up for it unless you’re a company climber and have no life outside your job. Part of the reason for the intense workload is that the company is so busy and doesn’t have the resources to keep on top of the work efficiently. From a business perspective that’s a difficult position to be in and obviously not what the company wants. I think it’s only fair to mention that as it’s not intentional. It’s also worth noting that these were my personal experiences working in the strategy department and others may say something g different. Other small things worth mentioning are that the health benefits are quite basic, the 20 days vacation include multiple days pre-allocated to holiday mandatory office closures and sick days get taken from your 20 days. Taking time off can be difficult depending on the projects you are on and how busy they are.