Glassdoor Rating

Definition

A public numerical score (typically 1-5 stars) on Glassdoor reflecting company reputation as an employer. The metric that keeps HR professionals awake at night and triggers emergency action plans when it drops.

Example Usage

We launched a culture improvement initiative after our Glassdoor rating fell below 3.5 stars.

Origin

Glassdoor platform metric, formalized as corporate reputation measure in 2010s

Fun Fact

A 0.5-star drop in Glassdoor rating correlates with 10-15% increase in recruiter inquiries to competitors

Source: Employer reputation and recruitment metrics

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