Condé Nast reviews

3.2

41% would recommend to a friend

(1,890 total reviews)
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Roger Lynch

38% approve of CEO

29% positive business outlook

Condé Nast has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,890 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Condé Nast employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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1.0
Apr 30, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I used to think the company was great, but the 2023 restructuring really messed things up. A lot of talented people got laid off, which was a big loss.

Cons

The Technology leadership team is short-sighted, prioritizing short-term metrics over a long-term vision. Personnel decisions appear arbitrary, with the random termination of skilled employees. A lack of career progression stifles motivation. Tech staff decreased from 400+ in 2023 to about 60, with leadership showing no remorse or accountability for their actions.

2.0
Apr 10, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Brand name carries weight externally. Some talented individuals exist at lower levels who are genuinely trying.

Cons

My experience over 5 years has been nothing short of frustrating and disheartening. Despite consistently delivering results, leading teams, and owning critical projects, recognition and growth were systematically withheld. The culture is heavily influenced by favoritism and internal groupism rather than merit. Career progression appears less about performance and more about proximity to the “right” people. This creates a toxic and demotivating environment where hard work is neither acknowledged nor rewarded. Leadership, in my experience, was one of the weakest aspects of the organization. Decision-making often reflected ego-driven priorities rather than strategic thinking. There was a clear resistance to new ideas, feedback, or change, resulting in stagnation and missed opportunities. Over time, this erodes trust. When employees repeatedly go above and beyond and are still overlooked, it sends a clear message: effort does not matter here.

3.0
Mar 29, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Super cool opportunities all around and you definitely get access that you can't get anywhere else

Cons

HR makes it abdundantly clear that they do not value the employees and everyone is replaceable

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