Disappointing Work Environment with Serious Issues - Anonymous employee CBRE Employee Review

1.0
20 Jun 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Opportunity to work with some knowledgeable professionals.

Cons

- Low Salary: The compensation is significantly below industry standards, making it challenging to meet the cost of living. - Merit Increases: Any salary adjustments are negligible and do not keep pace with inflation or living costs. - Nepotism: There are numerous instances of favoritism where relatives and friends of higher-ups are given preferential treatment, often at the expense of more qualified employees. - Poor Treatment of Staff: Brokers frequently treat staff poorly, with little respect or acknowledgment of their contributions. - Management Issues: Management is often unresponsive to concerns and fails to take meaningful action to address issues, including poor treatment by brokers. - Discrimination and Favoritism: Instances of discrimination and favoritism are not uncommon, creating an unhealthy and demoralizing work environment. - Toxic Work Environment: The overall work atmosphere is severely toxic, marked by hostility, lack of support, and pervasive negativity.

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