Underwhelming - Research Associate II CoStar Group Employee Review

1.0
Mar 29, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Free Food, Attractive coworkers, downtown office

Cons

No Starts was not an option so Mismanagement below average pay no direction non communication managers talk about employees behind their backs emphasis put on research department and not enough tools given to succeed wants to believe it isn't a call center but you are cold calling people who don't want to be called all day long CEO constantly throws how much money the company is making in your face and then tells you that free granola bars are "work benefits" management treats employees like children because they hire people fresh out of college vastly underuse the talent they hire in (people with masters and law degrees keying in useless data information)

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5.0
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Pros

Work-life balance is quite good

Cons

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1.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

This company makes a strong first impression during the interview and training process. Unfortunately, my experience after onboarding was very different. Decision-making is highly centralized, leaving employees with very little autonomy. The company emphasizes ethics and integrity, but my experience did not consistently reflect those values. Favoritism also appeared to play a significant role in how employees were treated and how decisions were made. HR presents itself as a resource for employees, but concerns often end with, “It will be up to your manager.” That can be frustrating when the issue involves your manager or requires an impartial review. CoStar has developed a reputation for these issues, and from what I experienced, it wasn’t always this way. A few years ago, the company at least appeared to prioritize its employees. Today, that commitment feels diminished. The return-to-office expectations can also be unreasonable. During severe weather, employees are still expected to report to the office even when many other companies in the area allow employees to work remotely for safety. Finally, performance expectations and metrics are frequently changed, making goals increasingly difficult to achieve. Combined with inconsistent communication from leadership, it creates an environment where employees often feel unsupported and uncertain about expectations.

Cons

Good Health Benefits for families and singles Decent pay

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