Glassdoor Effect

Definition

When employees read honest company reviews on Glassdoor and suddenly realize they're getting paid less for more work than competitors, leading to immediate job searching.

Example Usage

After checking Glassdoor, half the team discovered we were below market rate, and the Glassdoor Effect immediately kicked in.

Origin

Named for the platform Glassdoor, which became influential in the 2010s

Fun Fact

Companies spend enormous energy disputing Glassdoor reviews while ignoring the underlying issues employees mentioned

Source: Contemporary HR terminology

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