It's getting much worse here and I HIGHLY suspect that the 5 star reviews are written by management. - Senior Account Executive Gartner Employee Review

1.0
30 Jul 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Intelligent colleagues in the research department.

Cons

The sales department is run like a combination of a call center and a sweat shop. There are literally metrics for everything. They are basically trying to force you to always be working. You have no privacy or freedom and management doesn't trust their staff. If you question the lack of a work/life balance or the micromanagement they even have a pre-made presentation that they do on the fly where they draw a funnel and show you that if you are not always filling the funnel your sales results will drip to nothing. If you're not 22 years old and don't know any better this is a very difficult way to live. In training I felt like I was being hazed. They send you to Ft Meyers for several weeks and you're there on the weekends too unless you want to fly home on your own dime. I don't know how this place ever appears on lists of top employers. Again, I suspect that someone has a connection within management that gets these accolades for them. This company is so far off working for Apple or Google that there is not even a semblance in any way, shape or form to that sort of trusted and nourishing environment. The benefits here are not that good. The CEO is constantly trimming them so the stock price does pretty well but unless you are a C level executive all you will get is access to the ESPP program and no grants or options. The health insurance is bare bones too.

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Cons

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2.0
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Pros

Good benefits and work from home schedule

Cons

Gartner has lost much of what once made it a great place to work. The culture has become increasingly focused on micromanagement, with excessive oversight and an overwhelming number of metrics driving day-to-day activities. Employees are often measured on quantity rather than quality, creating unnecessary pressure and reducing job satisfaction. What was once an engaging and collaborative environment no longer feels enjoyable. Morale has declined as leadership places more emphasis on tracking performance than supporting employees. Staff are frequently treated as numbers rather than valued contributors, leading to frustration and disengagement. Overall, the company has lost its luster. Unless significant changes are made to improve employee experience, reduce micromanagement, and foster a more supportive culture, it will continue to struggle with retention and employee satisfaction.!

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