Excellent place to work out of college - Research Associate II CoStar Group Employee Review

3.0
Aug 22, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Young professional coworkers, great office in DC, free breakfast and snacks, close to metro, great health insurance

Cons

performance based on a tough metrics system that constantly changes, low pay, no real advancement potential, managers are really great or really bad, researchers are were constantly moved around to different teams.

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CoStar Group Response
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Thanks for the feedback. While there will always have to be some form of measurement to evaluate the work researchers do on a daily basis, any change comes from efforts to evolve the system for researchers to both understand and feel more comfortable with what is expected of them. For example, in the last couple of years the focus has turned away from quantity and now looks more to qualitative measurements, such as the relationships and connections researchers are able to make with clients. There is a level of fluidity between markets and teams, but changes often come about from a researcher’s request to focus on a new market – emails sent out to the department notify them of openings on teams, allowing individuals to inquire about those openings. At CoStar Group we invite curiosity in our employees to try something new, and encourage them to not only seek out new positions within the department on another team, but also to apply internally for positions open in other departments and office locations when they feel the new role aligns with their career plans.

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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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