CBRE reviews

3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(12,937 total reviews)
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Robert E. Sulentic

83% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

CBRE has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 12,937 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CBRE employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Bienes raíces industry (3.8 stars).

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13K reviews
2.0
Jan 4, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great co-workers (some). Relocation potential! Bragging rights. Discount on cellular services.

Cons

Most employees lie on our surveys bc we're worried they're not anonymous as they claim to be so here you have it: -A lot of GREAT people have left this company. -There is little to no training, so good luck! -Its so many unnecessary steps to processes, its hard to get anything done. -The workload is INSANE! You never walk out with all your work done, EVER bc the better you are the more they overload you. I had one portfolio my first year, I had 6 before I left IN THE SAME POSITION! -Raises are pennies for most while managers get bonuses (NO LIE! I got a $0.17 raise one year while a manager was getting $5K semi-annual bonuses) -A lot of people in lower positions are better at doing the job of the seniors they're assisting. -Overtime pay is not guaranteed! -Mangers are luck of the draw. A lot of them still operate on antiquated hierarchal mentalities. -Most promotions are slow and come only when convenient to someone else unless you're a part of the "boys club". It isn't based on merit and availability as it should be. -You can be forced to work in a manager capacity but they won't give you the title or pay officially. One amazing woman was a RESA/AREM for 9yrs working as a REM before they gave her a title even though she was doing the work (No exaggeration!) -They "downsized" at the same time they were bragging about being a top earner on Mad Money on CNBC. -The way they bill clients is very sketchy too bc a client can pay for a full-time REM not knowing they're sharing that REM with 4 other clients so its impossible for them to be full-time. Pretty sure that'll eventually come back to bite them. -I was forced to change offices without 24 hrs notice with no input! By far the most ridiculous, inconsiderate, unappreciated experience ever. -Managers plan things behind employees backs then suddenly drop the bomb without notice and pretend they knew nothing about it, a lot. -Benefits are expensive and their 401k match is dwindling! -Warned by veteran employees to RUN bc I'm too good for the company's bs. -EMPLOYEES HAVE A LOT MORE COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS COMPANY THAN THEY ARE WILLING TO ADMIT!

1.0
Mar 20, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

There are good people to work with, but does not out weight the Cons. Not worth working here. Do not waste your time, until you read many of the reviews here. This review is only for Analyst work related.

Cons

Long work hours. Management is extremely unethical and unorganized. Management blames people below them if they feel something is not done properly. People below management do not have a voice. Turnover rate is high and management is keeping it a secret. My department had to many unethical people to work with. There were a good people, but I did not work closely with them. The management people lies a lot and make themselves look good so that they can hold onto their power. This is extremely unfair. If you get an analyst job with this company, expect long hours and and unrealistic expectation. Turn around for any project ridiculously make little sense. One of the worst experience of working here is that management would want to know what you are into (hobbies and outside of work). It is ignoring when they find out and bring it up at work. Stuff like these are none of their business. Some people are unprofessional when it comes to talking about this stuff. If you work for this company, then it is best to keep it to yourself.

1.0
Dec 26, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

*If you aren't on a brokerage team, you basically get paid to be/look busy; easy 'work' *Flexible work arrangements *Opportunities for progression if you are white and/or look good in heels (as several others here seem to have mentioned, as well)

Cons

*Go ahead and get a copy of the floor plans of each office (they store them on the shared N drive monthly - showing where each person is assigned to sit, by name) and then tell me that it isn't blatantly segregated. If that doesn't convince you, give TWC a call and see if they'll share a count of pending discrimination charges. *Efficiency is a threat to your supervisors and it will harm you *If you have an issue, HR is there to help you get fired with as little liability to CBRE as possible

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CBRE Response
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We don’t think it’s a coincidence we’ve been recognized for numerous awards for our efforts to provide a work environment that reflects the clients we serve, provides everyone with the opportunity to succeed. We’re proud of to have been recognized for awards such as Forbes Top Companies for Diversity, Best Employers for Women and one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere five years in a row. Diversity and inclusion is material to CBRE because people are at the center of our strategy. We know that we are at our best when people with different backgrounds and experiences come together to produce great results for our clients. We also value feedback from our team, and we understand that there is always work to be done. We would love to hear more about your experience, so we can make the CBRE experience even better for our employees. Please feel free to contact us at TellUs@cbre.com.
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