Hurry Up and Wait.. - Associate Consultant Gallup Employee Review

3.0
Aug 11, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

You have a real ability to create your own path if you are well thought of. The people who work there are very bright and entrepreneurial. People who are successful here are persistent, able to work autonomously and with little hand-holding, and able to play the political game.

Cons

Gallup gives great advice to other companies on how to create great places to work and it is sad to see that they take so little of their own advice. Like I mentioned before, your entire future with this company depends on whether or not people like you. If you are well liked then it doesn't really matter what your job performance is. They keep partners for years who haven't sold anything just because upper management likes them. However, on the flip side, if you are not well thought of by everyone then it doesn't matter how good of a job you do- you will be let go. This company also shoots from the hip and will make a decision and then run with it for a few months and then completely change direction again. That can be very frustrating. They are just dealing with growing pains while also feeling the hurt of the economy. Lay offs are projected to grow.

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5.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
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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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