Run And Never Look Back - Anonymous employee CoStar Group Employee Review

1.0
May 17, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good employee benefits and break rooms in main office headquarters . Snacks available and you can also buy stock in the company.

Cons

Where to begin...this company has a cult mentality where the CEO calls all the shots whether they are benificial for the company or not. If you speak up with a different opinion there is a good chance you won't be around very long. Since the acquisitions of Apts.com & Apt Finder it has added a great deal more stress to everyone as this was not a field CoStar had any prior knowledge about. The commission plan is forever changing and it is impossible to keep track of what you are to be paid. The structure is constantly being revised. There is a lot of back bighting and fighting over who gets the clients commission causing inner tension within the sales teams. The Monday conference calls are an all day event with no real agenda when our time could be better spent servicing our customers. After seeing massive layoffs of long term people coupled by a very hostile work environment it was time to leave.

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Cons

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Pros

This company makes a strong first impression during the interview and training process. Unfortunately, my experience after onboarding was very different. Decision-making is highly centralized, leaving employees with very little autonomy. The company emphasizes ethics and integrity, but my experience did not consistently reflect those values. Favoritism also appeared to play a significant role in how employees were treated and how decisions were made. HR presents itself as a resource for employees, but concerns often end with, “It will be up to your manager.” That can be frustrating when the issue involves your manager or requires an impartial review. CoStar has developed a reputation for these issues, and from what I experienced, it wasn’t always this way. A few years ago, the company at least appeared to prioritize its employees. Today, that commitment feels diminished. The return-to-office expectations can also be unreasonable. During severe weather, employees are still expected to report to the office even when many other companies in the area allow employees to work remotely for safety. Finally, performance expectations and metrics are frequently changed, making goals increasingly difficult to achieve. Combined with inconsistent communication from leadership, it creates an environment where employees often feel unsupported and uncertain about expectations.

Cons

Good Health Benefits for families and singles Decent pay

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