Unsustainable! - Research Associate CoStar Group Employee Review

1.0
Aug 13, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Free coffee was pretty good and a nice break from my desk. The coworkers complained together and was often times cathartic.

Cons

While the aim is promising and seems extremely effective and useful on paper, the execution is ridiculous and borderline unethical. On the outside there is only one way to explain what I used to do for this company and it sounds worse and worse the more I tell people of my time at CoStar. Look at the numbers ... there is a very good reason the turnover rate is north of 50% and don’t believe the positive reviews that the company “asks” employees to leave. Those are typed out with a CoStar gun pointed to your head.

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CoStar Group Response
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Thanks for taking the time to provide your feedback. I respectfully disagree with your suggestion that employees are forced to give reviews. We do encourage honest feedback, but providing reviews is, and always will be, voluntary.

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Cons

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1.0
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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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