A company that refuses to take the medicine it regularly prescribes for others - Senior Consultant Gallup Employee Review

2.0
Oct 28, 2011
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Pros

Well respected name, one historically noted for rigor and objectivity in its science. Very nice offices, with pockets of smart and dedicated people in a variety of locations.

Cons

Strong belief that only "talent" matters; everything else can be readily taught in a short session or two. Generally have little value for experience-based perspective, even though that's a key ingredient in what a consultant should provide, and what a client should expect. Relentless focus on client profitability means that clients are increasingly served by the newest and cheapest resources. Gallup endeavors to be seen as Bain or McKinsey, but it doesn't recruit, staff, structure or reward as they do. No sense of corporate strategy; only a desire to somehow grow, and increase profit by cutting costs.

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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
Recommend
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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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