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Gruen Associates Reviews

2.8

41% would recommend to a friend

(41 total reviews)

Michael A Enomoto

55% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

Gruen Associates has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 41 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Gruen Associates employee rating is 24% below average for employers within the Construction, repair and maintenance industry (3.7 stars).

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41 reviews
1.0
15 Feb 2015

Stay Away!

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

It's possible to form good friendships with coworkers, especially because you're dealing with the same issues.

Cons

The partners are the worst people I've ever worked for, especially the main partner. They insult and talk down to employees on a regular basis. I actually heard one call an employee an idiot! They expect you to put work ahead of your family and your health. Vacation time is the bare minimum. They complain about the tiniest thing but won't give any compliments when good work is done. There is so much disorganization, but the partners won't listen to people's suggestions for improving things. No wonder so may employees have left in the past year! This is such a toxic work environment, new leadership is needed. Until then, don’t come near this place!

1.0
14 Jun 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

All you need is a associates degree in drafting at a technical college to get an opportunity to play architect

Cons

Gruen USED to be a great and internationally recognized firm. There existed multiple offices with hundreds of employees that participated in massive projects all around the world. What happened, you ask? It's a combination of relying too heavily on one type of sector (shopping malls) and utter incompetence at the managerial level & above after the departure of Victor Gruen. Where once cars were given to staff members as gifts, where a private chef kept the staff fed, where things like bonuses were handed out and raises were given; in their place, we have "Bagel Thursday".

3.0
2 Sept 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

they don't look for quality people so anyone is welcomed.

Cons

Management doesn't like any updates. They stay in their old habits. Want to control everyone's time. The work you do doesn't get appreciated. They don't respect your personal time.

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