Carnegie Dartlet reviews

1.9

9% would recommend to a friend

(99 total reviews)

Gary Colen

13% approve of CEO

20% positive business outlook

Carnegie Dartlet has an employee rating of 1.9 out of 5 stars, based on 99 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a poor working experience there. The Carnegie Dartlet employee rating is 49% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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1.0
May 14, 2025
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Pros

Unlimited PTO; half-day Fridays in the summer; flexible work schedule

Cons

I thought I had already posted a review for this company (see "A Master Class in Corporate Chaos — Avoid at All Costs") because the same thing happened to me around the same time, and I have the exact same thoughts as that employee. I never would have dreamed I’d be kicked out the door after spending my whole career here and treated like a stray animal or like I had some kind of contagious disease. No warning, no thanks for my years of dedication to a corporation growing wildly out of control—just uncomfortable silence and a removal that made my head spin it was so swift. As mentioned in the other review, despite all the “People First” messaging, the reality is that some departments are clearly valued more than others—and if you don't directly support the bottom line, you’re expendable. My team was repeatedly pushed to the back burner—understaffed, overworked, and rarely acknowledged. Meanwhile, other departments were given new hires, tools, resources, support, and regular team retreats—while we were told there was no budget for anything, not even well-deserved and overdue promotions or raises for our team members. Just days after I was laid off, I saw people in other areas celebrating promotions on LinkedIn. We raised concerns more than once, but they went nowhere. The atmosphere was one of constant anxiety and confusion, mostly due to poor sales—which we had no influence over or way to improve. The imbalance was clear, and eventually, some of us paid the price for being invisible to leadership. Communication is dismal. Perhaps the worst part was the cryptic calendar invite on my last day that was simply titled “[My name/manager's name] check-in.” I was shocked by the level of carelessness, heartlessness, and shadiness. My benefits, namely health insurance, expired at midnight that day. I was cut off from the server, Slack, and email immediately; it was like I was virtually shoved out the door as they locked it behind me. No transition support, no farewell. Just a cold, abrupt ending after hearing for years how this company is like a "family." This was completely contradictory to the "values" they constantly push based on their self-indulgent, contrived “color system" (a kind of corporate astrology they invented that assigns random human traits to colors and which they expect everyone to buy into). Long story short: This company is nothing like it was when I first joined. It now lacks competent leadership, long-term vision, and basic decency, so I would advise you to stay far away. As long as executives continue to prioritize flashy acquisitions over foundational stability—and treat certain teams as expendable—the dysfunction will only deepen. You’ve been warned.

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Carnegie Dartlet Response
1y
Thank you for your feedback. While we’re disappointed to hear how strongly you feel about your time here, we recognize that your experience reflects real frustrations that deserve to be acknowledged. There is no question that the pace of change at Carnegie has been significant. With that change have come challenges—some we anticipated, others we’ve learned from in real time. However, we do not accept the notion that employees are disposable or that chaos is the standard. That’s not who Carnegie is, and it’s not what we stand for. As for your concerns regarding offboarding, we are reevaluating our policies to ensure they align better with the standards we hold ourselves to—especially around dignity, empathy, and transition support. Carnegie is not perfect—but we are committed to growth, and that includes owning our missteps and building a better environment for our people. We appreciate your candor and your contributions during your time here.
1.0
Nov 13, 2025

A cautionary tale of what happens when a company loses its soul.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

You’ll build strong relationships with peers who are doing their best under difficult conditions.

Cons

I’m leaving this review because I wish someone had been this honest before I joined. The massive number of open positions you see right now is not a sign of growth or momentum — in my opinion, it’s a symptom of people fleeing an environment that has become unsustainable. From my experience, Carnegie is no longer the human-focused, values-driven company it once claimed to be. The culture feels hollowed out, replaced by what many employees perceived as private-equity-style decision-making: profit over people, optics over integrity, and constant instability masquerading as “restructuring.” The heart of this organization has been stripped away. Tenure, excellence, and loyalty don’t seem to matter here. I watched high-performing, deeply committed colleagues have their careers upended overnight. Meanwhile, a select few continued to rise through rapid promotions and title bumps that didn’t align with the results they delivered. To many of us, it felt like favoritism and internal politics ruled the advancement process — not fairness, not merit, and certainly not transparency. The leadership structure is bloated at the top while the people doing the real work face burnout, shifting targets, and little clarity. The so-called “growth paths” and professional development messages were, in my experience, nothing more than smoke and mirrors. The gap between what the company markets externally and what employees actually experience is staggering. If you’re considering applying, don’t be distracted by the branding, the buzzwords, or the polished image. Look deeper. Ask why so many people left. Ask how often these “restructures” happen. Ask why morale has been slipping for years. My honest advice: do yourself a favor and steer clear. This is not the Carnegie it once pretended to be, and it’s not a place I would recommend to anyone looking for stability, respect, or genuine career growth.

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Carnegie Dartlet Response
6mo
We appreciate you taking the time to provide this feedback. We are saddened to hear that the recent shifts in our organizational structure felt like a departure from our core values. Carnegie is indeed in a period of significant transition as we scale, and we recognize that growing pains can feel like a loss of the original culture to those who have been with us for many years. Our leadership team is committed to bridging the gap between our external goals and the internal employee experience. Your comments on burnout and clarity are being shared with our executive team as we work to refine our professional development paths and ensure our “people-first” mission remains a reality. Please reach out to me at hr@carnegiehighered.com with any questions or comments.
1.0
Aug 27, 2025

Exhausted, exasperated, hopeless. Run.

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Pros

Let me get back to you

Cons

That last review is inspiring me to write this one. Private equity rot: YES. Some quotes from this summer: "We have to do what's right by our PE firm..." "I honestly don't care if a bunch of you leave..." "While I want [employee] to feel supported, I have to prioritize making the client happy no matter what..." "I know we keep breaking your trust, but you have to trust us." It is maddening and disheartening. Years ago I referred as many as 16 people here one year. It was great! I recently told someone I dislike not to apply. Oh how the mighty have fallen.

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Carnegie Dartlet Response
10mo
Thank you for your candid feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience has been so negative, and we take your concerns about our company culture and leadership seriously. We sincerely apologize for the disheartening comments you heard. The statements you've shared do not reflect Carnegie’s values. We are committed to fostering a supportive and trusting environment for all of our employees. We are truly saddened to hear you would not recommend us to others, especially given your tenure. Please reach out to hr@carnegiehighered.com with additional comments or concerns.
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