Global Blue reviews

3.7

68% would recommend to a friend

(261 total reviews)
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Jacques Stern

80% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Global Blue has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 261 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Global Blue employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finanzen industry (3.7 stars).

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261 reviews
5.0
Jul 11, 2025

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Pros

Every thing is great in gb

Cons

None at all great company

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Global Blue Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience at Global Blue and that everything has been great during your time with us. We truly appreciate your contributions as part of the London team and are happy to have you on board!
1.0
Jun 30, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Global Blue initially offered good work flexibility with a hybrid model (2 days in office, 3 days remote). The local team is supportive and less political, fostering a collaborative environment. The salary package is also very competitive, successfully attracting strong talent into the organization.

Cons

Unfortunately, these positives shifted when a new leader based in Europe implemented sweeping changes. While other functions retained the hybrid model, the finance team was forced to adopt a 3-days-in-office policy. Instead of open communication, the change was delivered formally via a contract addendum, damaging team trust. No physical engagement efforts like town halls or in-office activities were arranged to support the transition. The system infrastructure is severely outdated — the company still relies on a DOS-based system, which contradicts its branding as a tech-driven organization. Knowledge retention is poor due to high turnover and lack of handover, leaving new staff struggling. System issues significantly impact task completion and raise serious SOX compliance concerns, yet management seems indifferent. Though the salary appears attractive, it becomes a burden when one staff must manage full sets of accounts for 3–4 entities with unresolved backlogs and no proper onboarding. Despite high workload, no additional headcount is allowed, and employees often work until 2 a.m. during closing periods. Issues raised to the regional leader were ignored; instead, more KPIs were introduced, pressure was increased, and outsourcing support was cut. This resulted in mass resignations — a cycle likely to repeat under the current leadership.

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Global Blue Response
7mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you initially experienced flexibility, a supportive local team, and a competitive salary package. We understand that transitions and system challenges can be difficult, and we take employee feedback seriously. Global Blue is continuously working to improve processes, system infrastructure, staffing, and communication to ensure teams are well-supported and compliance standards are met. We value the insights you’ve shared, as they help us identify areas where we can do better and continue fostering a positive, sustainable work environment. We truly appreciate your contributions during your time with Global Blue and wish you every success in your future endeavors.
2.0
Jun 26, 2025

Management has no clue

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Pros

Good work life balance. Great package.

Cons

Management has a disconnect with employees.

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Global Blue Response
8mo
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you appreciate the work-life balance and benefits at Global Blue. We take comments about management seriously and recognize the importance of open, judgement-free communication between leadership and employees. However, we would like to clarify that we currently do not have offices in Seattle. We always encourage employees to share feedback directly with their managers or HR so that any concerns can be addressed constructively. Thank you again for helping us improve our workplace.
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