Gallup reviews

3.9

72% would recommend to a friend

(1,089 total reviews)
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Jon Clifton

75% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Gallup has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,089 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Gallup employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management & Consulting industry (3.5 stars).

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1K reviews
5.0
Nov 16, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Gallup offers massive opportunities for positive impact on organizations in all industries. If you love contributing to the success of others, if that energizes you, this is a good place for you. This is a role where you're always learning from clients because most clients who choose Gallup are typically looking to go from good to great. There's a lot of freedom in the role to meet clients where they are, co-create leadership solutions, and develop your coaching practice. Most importantly, in my experience Gallup leadership practices what they preach -- people first.

Cons

The pace is fast and the role requires travel, but that means new clients, different cultures, different industries and lots of learning as you go. It's a role that rewards adaptability and flexibility. With that in mind, managing wellbeing takes a lot of intention, but the growth, exposure and high-performing team make up for that.

1.0
Nov 15, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some highly talented, intelligent colleagues Opportunities to work on interesting projects and learn new skills Flexible PTO policy in theory (though difficult to use in practice)

Cons

Gallup initiated large layoffs shortly after publicly emphasizing confidence in its financial outlook, with no advance notice to employees. Many individuals were notified of their layoffs through Teams rather than through direct conversations with their managers. This approach contradicts the organization’s stated values around clarity, transparency, and employee engagement. Work expectations are often excessive. While many reviews note that this isn’t a place to “coast", it also doesn’t provide an environment where people can sustainably thrive. High-performing employees frequently experienced burnout due to the workload. Although the company advertises “unlimited PTO,” the volume and pace of work make it difficult to take meaningful time off, with expectations regularly extending far beyond a typical 40-hour week and intensifying significantly during busy periods. Workload expectations also vary widely by manager, creating inconsistency and contributing to perceptions of favoritism, particularly given the absence of a traditional HR structure. Compensation is generally below market for comparable roles, and bonus opportunities are limited outside of sales. Even within sales, the bonus structure lacks consistency and long-term stability. The benefits package is standard but not a differentiator. The company’s brand recognition also does not provide the career mobility candidates may expect compared with larger firms in consulting, research, or technology.

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