Great people, ok jobs - Anonymous employee CoStar Group Employee Review

3.0
Dec 15, 2013
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The people are awesome, especially if you work in Research. Everyone is really young. People work hard and play hard. There are always team events, happy hours, and parties. You will make great friends. The company is alsp a great place to get a broad overview of commercial real estate. You will make a lot of connections and learn about the different roles in the industry. You may even get poached out for another job by one of the contacts in your portfolio. The company is doing really well financially so no need to worry about layoffs.

Cons

The bonus structure is a joke if you're in Research. There's not a lot of room to advance vertically. If you want to go to another department, though, it's a big company so it's fairly easy to move.

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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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