Toxic work culture - Research Associate CoStar Group Employee Review

1.0
Jun 4, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Nice office, good coworkers, free lunch, great starting salary for entry level

Cons

Toxic work environment, was training for the multi family team and a manager from Atlanta made a comment “I bet you love eating Taco Bell” I am of Hispanic culture so this was very offensive to me and the managers and directors present did nothing but laugh. Describes common practice as it happens some more subtle than others.

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CoStar Group Response
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We appreciate your time in leaving us a review. Thank you for highlighting our compensation, incredible offices, employee perks like free, healthy food options and our amazing staff as pros for working at CoStar Group. We would, however, like the opportunity to address some of your other comments about your experience working at CoStar Group. As a company, we are fully committed to developing a diverse workforce and fostering an equitable and inclusive environment. What you describe is unacceptable and not in keeping with our goals to cultivate a thriving, diverse company culture. We have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to harassment, disrespect and/or workplace bullying. We take employee feedback very seriously and any formal employee complaints are thoroughly investigated and addressed appropriately. While we understand you have left the company, if you are able, please email HRdepartment@costar.com and share any specific information with us as it relates to your experience at the company so we can better understand the situation and determine the best course of action. We wish you the best in your future career goals.

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