Seems to be going downhill - Principal Research Analyst Gartner Employee Review

2.0
Jun 2, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Great colleagues, very good or excellent and caring managers (in the research teams), and a goodly amount of PTO days.

Cons

The pressure in all jobs is absolutely unrelenting. There is never a chance to catch up, breathe, and plan for the next big thing, BUT we are all expected to be in top form at all times and without positive feedback or reward. Morale is noticeably declining in multiple functions and offices. Raises are pathetic even when business performance is excellent, and if all you do is "hit targets" - which are set very high! - the raise you'll get is in the 2% range. A growing number of people are leaving for other companies where their talent will be recognized and rewarded fairly and regularly.

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5.0
May 22, 2026
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Pros

Relative to other talent competitors, Gartner does a great job in providing opportunities for growth and advancement, with associates who possess the right mindset and drive the right business outcomes advancing more quickly.

Cons

While Gartner is continuing to grow, the pace of growth has temporarily slowed in recent years due to macro-economic factors and the misperception that AI is positioned to replace the business & technology insights that Gartner provides to its clients. It's been great to see the actions being taken this year to combat this perception and further invest in AI solutions internally to empower the organization.

2.0
Jun 12, 2026
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Pros

Remote work and great benefits

Cons

Compensation consistently lags behind market standards, and the culture suffers from entrenched favoritism that undermines any sense of meritocracy. Certain managers routinely elevate friends they’ve brought into the organization, creating an inner circle dynamic that erodes trust and team cohesion. Decision‑making often feels politically driven rather than performance‑driven, and it shows in how accounts are assigned and supported. There is a noticeable lack of operational understanding at the middle‑management level, particularly around how to structure books of business that give reps a fair shot at success. The result is predictable: widespread underperformance, constant turnover, and a region where hitting quota has become the exception rather than the norm.

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