Google reviews

4.4

87% would recommend to a friend

(48,477 total reviews)
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Sundar Pichai

83% approve of CEO

81% positive business outlook

Google has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 48,477 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Google employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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48K reviews
3.0
Mar 17, 2023
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Pros

Reputation: Google is known for being one of the most innovative and successful companies in the world. Working for such a well-regarded company can boost your professional reputation and provide valuable experience. Compensation: Google offers competitive salaries and benefits to its employees, including stock options, health insurance, and retirement plans. Perks: Google is famous for providing its employees with numerous perks, such as free meals, snacks, on-site gyms, and shuttle services. These perks can make the work environment more enjoyable and comfortable. Culture: Google is known for having a unique and progressive work culture that values innovation, collaboration, and diversity. Many employees appreciate this type of environment and find it motivating. Learning Opportunities: Google provides opportunities for employees to continue their education and professional development. This includes access to courses, conferences, and other resources.

Cons

High Expectations: Google is a highly competitive and demanding company, and employees are expected to perform at a high level. This can lead to stress and burnout for some workers. Work-Life Balance: The fast-paced and demanding work environment at Google can make it difficult to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Some employees report working long hours and having trouble disconnecting from work. Bureaucracy: As with any large company, Google has a certain level of bureaucracy and red tape that can slow down decision-making and make it difficult to get things done. Limited Autonomy: While Google encourages creativity and innovation, some employees may feel constrained by the company's rigid structures and protocols. Competitive Environment: The competitive nature of the company can sometimes create tension and competition among employees, which can lead to a negative work environment.

2.0
Jan 27, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

You have incredible autonomy to make your own schedule and your own day

Cons

Culture. This may come as a shock but Googles internal culture to me was, odd. It was an agency dressed in a costume of “Googliness, empathy, caring etc”. The culture was a culture of walking on egg shells. If you said something wrong in the eyes of todays cancel culture, you would be ostracized. If you didn’t fit the mold, you’d be ostracized. Overall the development of talent was non existent. The training structures were outdated, and the middle management had too many team members to give any help to upskilling new hires. To the point that most would just slip through the cracks. It is a company that I believe changed, and got too political too quickly in the last few years. I can’t tell you how often I was told “this isn’t the Google that it used to be”.

1.0
Jan 26, 2023
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Pros

- Compensation (top (but not competitive) pay & great benefits - including severance!) - Generally good, thoughtful coworkers

Cons

- Transparency is out the door (starting with layouts (Jan 2023). Entire product areas have been laid off, despite growth - New GRAD performance management system puts more employees at risk for lower ratings now that peer reviews are no longer transparent

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