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Global Sources

Q: When was Global Sources founded?

Global Sources was founded in 1970. The company has been operating for 54 years primarily in the Internet sector .

Q: Where is the Global Sources headquarters located?

Global Sources is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Q: How many employees does Global Sources have in India?

Global Sources currently has approximately 2,500+ employees in India.

Q: Does Global Sources have good work-life balance?

Global Sources has a work-life balance rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 20+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 90% employees rated Global Sources 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. We encourage you to read Global Sources reviews for more details

Q: Is Global Sources good for career growth?

Career growth at Global Sources is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.3. 10% employees rated Global Sources 3 or below, while 90% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading Global Sources reviews for more detailed insights.

Q: What are the pros and cons of working in Global Sources?

Working at Global Sources comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for work life balance. However, it is poorly rated for job security, promotions / appraisal and company culture, based on 20+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.

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Overall Rating

4.1/5

based on 20 reviews

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Key Factors to Consider

3.6

Salary & Benefits

3.3

Job Security

4.3

Work-Life Balance

3.3

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Work Policy

Monday to Friday

46% employees reported

Flexible timing

64% employees reported

Within country

40% employees reported

Day shift

100% employees reported

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Top Employees Benefits

Cafeteria

4 employees reported

Job/Soft skill training

4 employees reported

Health insurance

4 employees reported

Office cab/shuttle

3 employees reported

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About Global Sources

Founded in1970 (54 yrs old)

India Employee Count1k-5k

Global Employee Count1k-5k

HeadquartersHong Kong, Hong Kong

Office Locations

Websiteglobalsources.com

Primary Industry

Internet

Other Industries

Media & Entertainment / Publishing

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Global Sources is an internationally recognized B2B sourcing platform that has been driving global trade for more than 50 years. The company connects authentic buyers and verified suppliers worldwide with tailored solutions and trusted market intelligence through trade shows, digital platforms, and magazines. Global Sources pioneered the world’s first international B2B e-commerce website, globalsources.com, in 1995 and today has over 10 million registered international buyers. Never resting on its laurels, the company launched Global Sources Electronics, Indonesia in 2019 to connect China with the Southeast Asia market. It is also a major shareholder in the Shenzhen International Machinery Manufacturing Industry Exhibition (SIMM) – the leading machinery exhibitions in southern China – and its related shows.

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Overall Rating	4.1/5 based on 20 reviews	4.1/5 based on 42 reviews	3.4/5 based on 817 reviews	3.5/5 based on 4.4k reviews
Highly Rated for	Work-Life balance	Skill development Company culture Salary & Benefits	No highly rated category	No highly rated category
Critically Rated for	Job Security Company culture Promotion/Appraisals	No critically rated category	Promotion/Appraisals Job Security Work Satisfaction	Promotion/Appraisals Work Satisfaction Work-Life balance
Primary Work Policy	-	-	Work from office 83% employees reported	Work from office 72% employees reported
Rating by Women Employees	5.0 Excellent rated by 2 women	4.6 Excellent rated by 13 women	3.4 Average rated by 207 women	3.5 Good rated by 1k women
Rating by Men Employees	4.1 Good rated by 16 men	3.8 Good rated by 23 men	3.4 Average rated by 566 men	3.6 Good rated by 3.2k men
Job Security	3.3 Average	3.6 Good	2.9 Poor	3.5 Good