Is Cardinal Group Companies a good company to work for?

Cardinal Group Companies has an overall rating of 4.0 out of 5, based on over 826 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months. 84% of employees would recommend working at Cardinal Group Companies to a friend and 79% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Cardinal Group Companies have been left by employees working as Portfolio Manager , Leasing Team Member and Community Manager .

Does Cardinal Group Companies pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Cardinal Group Companies employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Cardinal Group Companies. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Cardinal Group Companies?

84% of Cardinal Group Companies employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Cardinal Group Companies 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Cardinal Group Companies?

Community Manager (87) , Leasing Agent (73) , Community Intern (33) , Leasing and Marketing Manager (28) , Assistant Community Manager (22) , Leasing Intern (21) , Leasing Consultant (20) , Maintenance Supervisor (19) , Property Manager (16) , Leasing Team Member (15) , Area Manager (14) , Leasing and Marketing Team Lead (14) , Community Assistant (11) , Leasing Manager (11) , Maintenance Technician (11)

What are the pros of working at Cardinal Group Companies according to real employee reviews?

"Culture is great and they really care for the empolyees" ((in 98 reviews)); "Great team members and manager." ((in 46 reviews)); "Cardinal Group offers great benefits" ((in 42 reviews)); "Great leadership starts at the top and can be felt all the way to the site level." ((in 27 reviews)); "Very fun to work for them and will meet great people" ((in 27 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Cardinal Group Companies according to real employee reviews?

"Very low pay for it" ((in 31 reviews)); "They run the property to the ground with poor management and have employees constantly rotating out due to it." ((in 21 reviews)); "Bad upper management." ((in 12 reviews)); "You can love Cardinal, then transfer properties and find out that a bad manager equals a bad experience." ((in 12 reviews)); "Little pto." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Cardinal Group Companies layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Cardinal Group Companies layoffs and their outlook for job security at Cardinal Group Companies in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Cardinal Group Companies locations?

Denver , Austin , Atlanta , State College , Baton Rouge , Eugene , Columbia , College Station , Minneapolis , Flagstaff , Greenville , Tallahassee , Charlotte , Fayetteville , Huntsville , Los Angeles , San Diego , Saint Louis , Tempe , San Marcos , Houston , Colorado Springs , Tuscaloosa , Chicago , Knoxville , Muncie , Columbus , Toledo , Charleston , Marietta

Cardinal Group Companies reviews

4.0

84% would recommend to a friend

(803 total reviews)

Alex O'Brien

92% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

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Cardinal Group Companies has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 803 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Cardinal Group Companies employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Real Estate industry (3.6 stars).

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803 reviews

5.0

Jan 13, 2023

Great Company!

Community manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

At Cardinal, we have a set of core values. I think these are very important for employees that want to actually become better employees. The Core Values hold me accountable and become more of a team player. Cardinal Group has definitely helped me to get out of my comfort zone and try new things. I feel like I will be successful in my new role because I have a whole team behind me cheering me on. They provide lots of learning opportunities and they really want their employees to succeed. Since day 1 I have felt as though I was a part of a great team.

Cons

I do not have any cons.

Cardinal Group Companies Response

3y

I love what you have to say about how the core values help us to remain accountable to others. The most impactful part of that ethos in my mind is that at the end of the day, people at Cardinal work for each other and not some corporate bogey man. Thanks for helping people understand why that's important!

4.0

Jan 12, 2023

Thoughts on my 2nd Year Anniversary

Remote support

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CEO approval

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Pros

Cardinal makes actionable and meaningful changes every day in order to meet the company goal of being the best place to work for anyone in any industry. In 18 years in this industry, I've never seen a company that prioritizes the experience of the on-site teams as much as Cardinal does and I think that's really smart to do given they are the ones that have most of the public-facing relationships. To that end, I'm excited to see our new Centralized Services Department grow and free up administrative time for our teams on site. There's SO much potential there waiting to unfold! For me, personally, my position has been moved around a bit during company restructuring but both my new and old teams have been incredibly supportive. I was able to create a new job title for myself and the salary I suggested for the role was accepted by my manager. That makes me feel truly valued and that the work I do matters.

Cons

No COVID mitigations for HQ events. This is particularly a problem for the annual leadership summit which collects upwards of 400 people in a hotel conference room. A surprising number of people remain unvaccinated and virtually no one masks. This combination of factors effectively excludes those of us who are medically vulnerable. Cardinal has a culture of inclusivity, but they are missing the mark on this one. CDC recommendations have not changed for the high risk and some of us are trying to find appropriate middle ground on our own in the workplace. It does not make me feel welcome when senior leadership suggests that I wear a mask and sit at the back of the room by myself if I have a problem with it.

5.0

Jan 11, 2023

Forward-Thinking Company That is BIG on Culture

Vice president

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

When joining the Cardinal team, it's clear from day one that you are part of something big. The company has ambitious plans and these are communicated widely to ensure all team members know the value they bring to building the future Cardinal. When you start at Cardinal, it's clear that you are joining a team that values your talents and the experience you bring to the role. The benefits program is the best in the property management industry and there continue to be opportunities for career growth, including new verticals being developed to accommodate the company's growth.

Cons

Any downsides of working for Cardinal pale in comparison to comparable considerations at other companies in the property management industry.

Cardinal Group Companies Response

3y

" They are talked about openly so that team members know additional attention is needed for the benefit of our teams and the company as a whole." is the single most meaningful comment I've heard on this platform. You've captured in a short sentence the entirety of the "why" behind why we work. Thank you for helping others to see past the fluff and zero in to why Cardinal is what it is today.

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