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Carnegie Dartlet

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Carnegie Dartlet reviews

1.9

9% would recommend to a friend

(100 total reviews)

Gary Colen

13% approve of CEO

20% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

2.3

Work/Life balance

2.2

Compensation and benefits

2.2

Career opportunities

2.1

Culture & values

2.1

Diversity & inclusion

1.8

Senior management

Carnegie Dartlet has an employee rating of 1.9 out of 5 stars, based on 100 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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100 reviews
1.0
Aug 22, 2025

Classic example of private equity rot

Vice president
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Pros

The pros are a shell game. You got unlimited PTO? They won’t let you take it and it’s just a benefit to the company so they can pay you off without paying out any accrued time. That’s literally why they have it.

Cons

ADVICE: If you’re being acquired by this company, start interviewing and quit before the ink dries. They grow through acquisition. Non-organic pump-and-dump kind of stuff. The average employee age is quite young because when they buy a company, they take the people who have built it for a decade or more and eliminate them within 6 months, after they have drained them of their knowledge (but not of their skill and experience). They decide based on the balance sheet, not based on performance. All they are doing when you meet with the top brass at Carnegie in your first weeks is evaluating whether the brand can survive by replacing you with someone in their 20s getting paid half. They do it over and over. Low diversity, low experience, poor tech stack, no training, no empathy — just finding ways to do less work, cheaper. The worst version of private equity backing.

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Carnegie Dartlet Response
10mo
Thank you for sharing your perspective and for your honest feedback. We are truly sorry to hear that your experience with Carnegie’s acquisition process has been so negative and frustrating. We understand your concerns about job security, the value of experienced employees, and the sentiment that our growth is not organic. We take your feedback seriously and are committed to re-evaluating our approach to acquisitions and how we integrate new teams. It is never our intention to make anyone feel disposable or that their knowledge is being "drained." We believe that the people who built these companies are invaluable. We are dedicated to ensuring a smooth process for acquired teams. We know that change can be difficult, and we work hard with our communication and support for all employees during these transitions. Please reach out to hr@carnegiehighered.com with additional comments or concerns.
1.0
Aug 21, 2025

Don't let the positive recent reviews fool you...I suspect leadership is pressuring people to write them out of panic.

Anonymous employee
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Business Outlook

Pros

A handful of good people

Cons

We've had three reorgs in the last year. People keep losing their jobs. Other people are quitting. Everyone left is doing 1.25 to 2 jobs or more. My salary was reduced last year. I had a death in my family and when I told my manager, the reaction was literal nothingness. A shrug. This is not a company for humans. Only invertebrates.

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Carnegie Dartlet Response
10mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are truly sorry to hear about your experience and the difficult circumstances you faced. Please accept our deepest condolences for the loss in your family. The lack of empathy you described from your manager is unacceptable, and I would like to address this directly with you. I would also like to address your comment about your salary reduction because I don’t recall this happening with any employee at Carnegie. We understand your concerns about the recent reorganizations, job losses, and increased workload. We know these changes have been challenging for everyone, and we are always working on ways to better support our employees. Your feedback is invaluable, and we are dedicated to creating a more stable and supportive environment for our team. Please reach out to hr@carnegiehighered.com with additional comments or concerns.
5.0
Aug 13, 2025

Great place to work

Anonymous employee
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Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible, culture, people, expertise, competitive pay

Cons

The workload can be challenging at times

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Carnegie Dartlet Response
10mo
Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We are glad to hear that you value our flexible culture, team, and expertise, as well as our competitive pay. We also appreciate your honest feedback about the workload. We are always looking for ways to support our employees, and we will keep your comments in mind as we continue to improve our processes. Please reach out to hr@carnegiehighered.com with additional comments or concerns.
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