A great company in decline - Anonymous employee Gartner Employee Review

2.0
30 Mar 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Ability to learn based on other’s ideas and learn more about markets is a great benefit. Some schedule flexibility, but that is changing.

Cons

The company has forgotten its roots. It seems to be transitioning to a commodity business, away from what made it grow and become the top player. The company is focused more on internal meaningless metrics than it is the customer. Perceptions by employees are that management just does not care about them.

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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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