company is household name, little else - Anonymous employee Gallup Employee Review

1.0
Jul 20, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The company has strong brand equity in spite of a lot of very negative information and reviews about the company online and in the press. It's been a few years since I worked at Gallup, but given the recent reviews on this service and that all the same people are still in charge at the top, I gather little has changed. So if you like a static, stagnant work environment where innovation, initiative and long-term outlook are frowned upon, then this place is for you. And if you enjoy hypocritical rhetoric to the contrary, then you'll surely be in heaven working at Gallup.

Cons

Questionable adherence to US labor laws. No time off of any kind is offered as part of the compensation package. Employees who dare to take time off sometimes come back to work a week later to find their jobs gone or their projects reassigned or high-jacked. The worst thing is the overt discrimination I witnessed here. As examples: I heard black male interviewers referred to as "boys" in a telephone conference call with a female company executive. The company is also notoriously anti-gay, with discrimination complaints relatively commonplace. And from what I observed, it seems like it would be pretty hard to advance or get lucrative projects if you're not a practicing mainline Protestant or Catholic.

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5.0
Jul 1, 2026
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Pros

Managers are outstanding. They truly respect and care about their employees. They make you feel comfortable sharing your opinions. They empower you to take action. The culture is fantastic. Fellow employees are wonderful to work with. Everyone takes their role seriously. You feel part of a village and want to contribute. You get to do what you do best! The mission and purpose make this feel not so much like a job, more like a way of life.

Cons

As is true for many companies, there are a lot of changes needed to be competitive in this current environment. Working through the changes can be bumpy at times. It is worth it to voice concerns and be part of the solution.

5.0
Jun 8, 2026
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Pros

1. Genuine intellectual autonomy with real institutional backing behind you 2, A research heritage spanning nearly a century that raises the bar on everything you produce. I've worked with Nobel Laureates and many other top minds. 3. The nicest smart people I've encountered anywhere, drawn from all over the world; and that's held true across nearly 30 years 4. Treated like a responsible adult from day one; lots of autonomy and a remarkable breadth of data and research to work with 5. A place where your individuality is an asset, not something to sand down

Cons

1. If you are a person who needs someone else to structure your day and hand you a to-do list, you may struggle; the autonomy is real, and so are the expectations that come with it 2. The pace and intellectual standards can be demanding; this is not a coast-and-collect-a-paycheck environment

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