Toxic atmosphere, hostile work environment, disappointing salaries - Research Analyst MSCI Employee Review

1.0
Mar 31, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- casual dress code; - ability to telecommute; - app. 20 days of annual leave;

Cons

- hostile work environment; - toxic atmosphere; - unispiring management; - absolutely no oversight over the actions of the lowest-level management; - very disappointing base salaries in comparison to market rates; - annual bonuses are paid out at random, since no objective metrics are used to evaluate performance; - since there is no oversight and no objective metrics are used, promotions happen at random; - lack of true long-term strategy (it seems to change as often as the management); - questionable hiring practices;

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5.0
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Pros

Great company, phenomenal culture, diverse, solid pay, very collaborative environment that promotes success.

Cons

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4.0
May 21, 2026
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Pros

Company is transparent, work-life balance is what you make of it, and diverse group of folks.

Cons

Great culture and support groups within the company

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MSCI Response
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It's genuinely good to hear that transparency, culture and the people around you create a positive and supportive work environment
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