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Q&A With G4S Employees
G4S is the world’s leading security solutions group. We help to ensure the safety and welfare of millions of people worldwide. We secure airports and embassies, protect cash and valuables for banks and retailers across the globe, safeguard some of the most exciting events in the global sporting and entertainment calendar. We are a trusted partner to governments worldwide, keeping personnel and some of the world’s most important buildings safe and secure. We touch people’s lives in nearly every area you can imagine. Joining G4S offers a world of exciting challenges, great career opportunities and a chance to be part of the second largest private workforce in the world. Discover where you fit in by exploring our three levels of recruitment.
How employees describe working at G4S
Nothing, because some clients are terrible.
They are always active even when we're at night duty
My experience of working for G4S has been a catalogue of disappointments and broken promises. I would not recommend G4S to potential clients or employees.
They have team work while working
Not charge for call outs when they don't come
What it's like to work at G4S
- G4S employees generally work 10.3 hrs a day
- Employees at G4S report the work pace is comfortably fast
- 83% of G4S employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- G4S employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 67% of G4S employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- G4S employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
- 68% of G4S employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With G4S Employees
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What benefits does G4S provide?
Top Employee Response
Youth services benefits consist of expensive health insurance and no 401k match so in my opinion poor benefits
depends on the position. FT ofrs have health, dental, life & vision insurance options + other optional insurance & a 401K plan.
The benefits for G4s youth service were not that good. Insurance was expensive and not very good. No company match for 401k during the time that I worked there in 2017. Hopefully it will improve for others
What unique perks and benefits does G4S provide?
better than average benefit package
None in my opinion
What is the daily attire at G4S?
company offices: business casual; officers: uniform
What is G4S' policy towards pets in the workplace?
no pets
How innovative is G4S?
would say reasonably innovative. they have created a hand-held communication & guard monitoring device that will also tie into CCTV which is a pretty cool gadget.
What's the work from home policy like at G4S?
only Area Supvs & above could work from home, if they were to have permission.
How can I improve my chances of being hired at G4S?
I'm not sure
How secure do you feel at your job at G4S?
No longer employed. I left on good terms
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining G4S?
More about the benefits or lack of
How much diversity is there among employees at G4S?
Very diverse
How's the morale at G4S?
In my opinion I'd say about a 4 on a 1-10 scale. This is for the youth services division
What are you most excited about working at G4S?
Helping youth
What's the company culture like at G4S?
On a 1-10 scale 1 being terrible 10 being perfect, I think G4s youth services culture is about a 4. I had no problems personally, however, I witnessed blatant favoritism in many areas. This was in youth services not security.
What do employees at G4S think about their benefits?
G4S employees rate their overall benefits a D and most of them think the perks are Neutral. 45% of G4S employees say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees also get 15-20 days of paid vacation, and most of the employees believe the cash value of their benefits is $500 -$1000/mo.
How's career growth and advancement at G4S?
40% of the same employees also feel like G4S is invested in their career growth. On average, majority of employees do not have a mentor to help them navigate their career at G4S.
How are the managers at G4S?
G4S employees rate their manager a C+ or 67/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. Most of the employees (67%) also doesn't feel comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
What's the pay like for employees at G4S?
G4S employees rates their pay and overall compensation a D or 50/100. 47% of employees believe they are paid fairly and 0% of employees get raises every year.
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Should I work at G4S?
45% of G4S employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 18% are neutral and 37% would not recommend working at G4S to their friends.
| 45% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passive |
| 37% | Detractors |
