How can we say we are a performance based organization? When was the last time someone was let go without a riff? - Anonymous employee Gartner Employee Review

2.0
20 Aug 2009
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Competitive salaries. It's relatively easy to out perform your peers. Flexible work schedule with an excellent vacation policy. Benefits are competitive as well.

Cons

Not a performance driven organization. Poor performers stay put and remain unproductive, or are simply moved within the organization, but are not managed out. 10/20 year veterans unable to accept or drive change, or are just comfortable with where they stand. This hampers the ability to grow within the company. Many are forced elsewhere.

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Pros

Opportunity for quick growth, great work/life balance.

Cons

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3.0
5 May 2026
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Pros

Terrific coworkers. Nearly everyone at the company is pleasant, professional, and willing to help you even if you’ve never met them before. Hybrid work environment. People generally seem to care about you on an individual level. One of the best corporations I’ve worked for.

Cons

Gartner is not in a great place right now. The business model requires changes and Wall Street analysts have tremendous doubts about the corporate liability in the era of AI. Stock has fallen in half over the past two years. Massive layoffs across the company. Doubt the stability is there for any kind of medium term or long-term career. Below market compensation, offset by pros above when they exist.

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