Like a parallel 1950's universe, and not in a good way - Account Director Gartner Employee Review

1.0
20 Feb 2018
Recommend
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Pros

Some really interesting people work at Gartner, and you can generally engage with them quite easily. Clients are really open with you about their business and even personal objectives.

Cons

It's really pretty shocking how sexist and racist Gartner really is, people openly make jokes about how women look, and there are almost NO people of colour working in Gartner, and none at the leadership level. The only senior woman, is, you guessed it, HR. They don't even try and camouflage it like most dinosaur companies do, they just don't care at all. It's like they have some secret pass or something. Customers are just an annoyance, there is absolutely no understanding or appreciation of Customer Experience at all, at any level. Mid level leadership is immature, petulant, and frequently quite abusive.

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5.0
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Cons

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2.0
2 Jun 2026
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Pros

Good benefits and work from home schedule

Cons

Gartner has lost much of what once made it a great place to work. The culture has become increasingly focused on micromanagement, with excessive oversight and an overwhelming number of metrics driving day-to-day activities. Employees are often measured on quantity rather than quality, creating unnecessary pressure and reducing job satisfaction. What was once an engaging and collaborative environment no longer feels enjoyable. Morale has declined as leadership places more emphasis on tracking performance than supporting employees. Staff are frequently treated as numbers rather than valued contributors, leading to frustration and disengagement. Overall, the company has lost its luster. Unless significant changes are made to improve employee experience, reduce micromanagement, and foster a more supportive culture, it will continue to struggle with retention and employee satisfaction.!

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