Nightmare experience in the Shard *TOXIC* Culture of fear* - Research Associate CoStar Group Employee Review

1.0
Jan 3, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Nothing! I should have taken the reviews here under consideration but though people were exaggerating.

Cons

The atmosphere in the office was extremely toxic, a relentless culture of fear casting a shadow over every aspect of work life. Metrics became more than just tools for evaluation; they morphed into instruments of intimidation, a constant reminder of looming judgment. Bullying is a part of daily interactions, created an environment rife with tension and despair. Achieving good mental health, personal development, and experiencing happiness going to work become unattainable in such an environment characterized by harshness, toxicity, and an excessive focus on monthly numerical metrics. Managers have absolutely no idea how to handle people; their main job is checking your work with unrealistic monthly audits. This has as a result that a lot of people are gaming the systems, leading to inaccurate data. Instead of being productive and do your job, you will get in a survival mode how to have good numbers so you don't get fired. The company (instead of changing their culture of fear) they increased salaries because a lot of people were leaving. Don't fall into their trap!! Working there means enduring mental torture and daily fear, and it's seriously unhealthy.

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5.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

Work-life balance is quite good

Cons

There isn't a ton of flexibility, but you get a lot of PTO that makes up for it

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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