Great things, awful things - Support Position Gartner Employee Review

2.0
Jun 15, 2016
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Pros

Analysts are truly some of the brightest and most affable people you will ever meet -- and they work very, very hard. The research they do is unbeatable. Inspiring things go on there.

Cons

Middle management is full of baby MBAs who were good (perhaps) at the last position they held. Their only concern is the frequency and effectiveness of their toadying to *their* manager. The company is growing fast, and tolerance for this monkey shines will choke it dry. Also, employees are often treated like vassals. The Kool-Aide is deep and dark. A single employee complained to HR about having to physically commute two days. HR did an "official investigation" - and *increased* the mandatory minimum to three - for an entire department, upending home an work life for dozens of good people.

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5.0
May 30, 2026
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Pros

Great ownership culture - if you want to innovate they will give you the reins

Cons

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2.0
Jun 2, 2026
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Pros

Good benefits and work from home schedule

Cons

Gartner has lost much of what once made it a great place to work. The culture has become increasingly focused on micromanagement, with excessive oversight and an overwhelming number of metrics driving day-to-day activities. Employees are often measured on quantity rather than quality, creating unnecessary pressure and reducing job satisfaction. What was once an engaging and collaborative environment no longer feels enjoyable. Morale has declined as leadership places more emphasis on tracking performance than supporting employees. Staff are frequently treated as numbers rather than valued contributors, leading to frustration and disengagement. Overall, the company has lost its luster. Unless significant changes are made to improve employee experience, reduce micromanagement, and foster a more supportive culture, it will continue to struggle with retention and employee satisfaction.!

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