No Balance, Over-Worked, and Micro-Managed - Research Manager Kantar Employee Review

1.0
Apr 22, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

I see none except if you enjoy 100% remote as the only option (no one works with the camera on so bonus if you like that)

Cons

Sexist, helicopter and micromanaging supervisors. I left a few months ago due to intense work hours of 70-80 hours per week. There is absolutely no balance, no culture, no redeeming qualities. The pay is deplorable and there is no room for growth. Take this job if you are desperate but do not mention the fact that you have kids, a spouse or are taking care of a family member as it will be used against you. My former supervisor would message me on Teams if I didn't respond to emails after 15 minutes!!!

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5.0
Jun 22, 2026
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Pros

Strong team environment and collaboration Some of the brightest and most forward-thinking colleagues in Market Research Well-respected company brand

Cons

The career development path could be much clearer and better defined

1.0
Jun 18, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

None. Literally none. Amazing that I cannot think of a single thing. I’m staying because the job market is awful otherwise I am out of here.

Cons

- carousel of management. Changing every several months - constant reorganization, hired for a role you want then moved to a role without input as a part of a reorganization - employees of set up to fail - management is suspect in their talent and ability to build a culture worth having - trying to “scale” products without a client first mentality - profits over people - legacy remote work allows people to skate by without actually doing work - history of hiring suspect CEOs because of nepotism - people get paid obscene amounts for doing little work. And if they do work, it is so awful.

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