Gallup's "Culture" is all smoke and mirrors - Analyst Gallup Employee Review

2.0
Nov 2, 2017
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Pros

Flexible schedule and a nice gym

Cons

Gallup is continuously moving away from being a legitimate polling company and is attempting to sell it's nonsense strength finder assessments. However, I was hired as a research analyst. First, I found that all of my managers do not know anything about statistics. Gallup is a company full of Ph.D's managed by B.A.'s. Gallup says that employees are responsible for finding their own work. In other words, they hire full-time employees but treat them like independent contractors. Since senior analysts generally get to choose their projects, new analysts are forced to fight over scraps or lose their jobs. I was eventually terminated because my manager couldn't find work for me. Additionally, he admitted to me that he had no plans for me when I was hired, but hired me anyway because of my abilities and training. Gallup pays employees less than almost anywhere else. A starting analyst at gallup makes 20k less than most other competitors. Finally, the insurance is ridiculously expensive for what you get.

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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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