Glassdoor Reviews

Definition

Anonymous employee testimonies about company culture, used by HR to understand why they can't hire anyone. They rarely like what they find.

Example Usage

Our Glassdoor rating is 2.8 stars, mostly complaints about management and the broken coffee machine in the break room.

Origin

Online review platform founded in 2008

Fun Fact

Studies show employees read Glassdoor reviews, and a 1-star rating can impact hiring for 6+ months

Source: Contemporary HR monitoring terminology

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