It Is What It Is - Portfolio Research Associate CoStar Group Employee Review

3.0
Feb 12, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Nice people and lots of internal opportunity for those willing to go the extra mile. They always had snacks and drinks available to get you through the day.

Cons

Mid-level management needs to improve on their ability to deliver information to their teams. The company consistently sought to expand their business model, but it often felt that the role out of such things was rushed. This ultimately negatively effected employee morale.

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CoStar Group Response
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Appreciate the review; we’re working hard to make sure that every employee understands how they fit into the broader strategy. Improving communication company-wide is a priority for us.

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Cons

Good Health Benefits for families and singles Decent pay

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