Cardinal Group Companies reviews

- CGC has numerous business groups (Management, Development, Acquisitions, Marketing, etc.) which operate as independent silos = minimal synergy between departments creates confusion - High turnover rates have prompted unqualified promotions throughout the company. Numerous people with minimal experience granted Senior Management or Director roles - Current growth model is overly aggressive = 30% annual growth without adding personnel at HQ is not sustainable - The 'Do More With Less' mantra is pushing people over the edge - Student Housing industry is VERY challenging = constant issues and there's always a 'Fire' to put out at any given time - Executive and Acquisition groups receive massive commissions, while other support groups expected to work long weeks to support these groups without being incentivized - Minimal emphasis put upon personal or career growth - Zero work-life balance. PTO, Holidays, weekends, after hours - we are expected to monitor emails and communicate - 2026 Healthcare out of pocket expenses went up 60% without warning or reflective salary increases - Since Fall 2025, HQ employees have been mandated to return to office. Attendance is tracked daily which has caused employees to complain of this Big Brother tactic

They only promote the people they like. They have a merit system but it’s useless. You can make great scores all year and get no actual raise. Some managers say the cost of living increase you sometimes get is a raise. On the other hand if you do mediocre but great at sucking up you will get promoted.