I have been working at Gartner full-time
Pros
- Very interesting job - Gartner brand and access to top companies in the world - Very smart people across Gartner - Plenty of growth opportunities b 9th as an individual contributor or as a manager
Cons
- Job can sometimes feel remote - High stress job due to huge growth can be challenging for some
Advice to Management
Talent will remain the biggest challenge for Gartner, both retention and recruitment. But Gartner has a great name and the job is very rewarding.
I have been working at Priceline.com full-time for more than 8 years
Pros
- Leadership team is incredibly transparent - Very strong ethics and integrity ("The Right Results the Right Way" is not just a slogan - Friendly, collaborative, inclusive, diverse, casual... environment - Feels like family, company genuinely cares about its people - Lots of employees have 10+, even 20+ years of tenure, which is a sign of employee satisfaction. - Stable, long-tenured management team with clear, long-term strategy that doesn't change from year-to-year - No jerk policy - Nimble, agile, little-to-no bureaucracy
Cons
I really can't think of anything meaningful to say here
Advice to Management
Keep doing what you're doing!