Corporate IT (HQ) - IT Department Keller Williams Employee Review

2.0
Sep 14, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Can be a solid job with solid work-life balance and an annual bonus that pays out in the 25%+ range of annual salary in a good real estate market.

Cons

Nepotism & cliques. Talented employees are often replaced with family members of current leaders (even though that is overtly frowned upon by the HR department). Short-term, shiny objects, and quick fixes rule the day. The company footprint has grown by 20%+ annually for 6 years running and is now a large international enterprise. However, no investment has been made to scale the software and systems - only band-aid "quick fixes" to the same systems that were in place 20 years ago. Yes, windows 98-level tech underpins the world's largest real estate company. New leadership has ushered in a "watch your back culture" and individual-worship culture rather than one that rewards teamwork. Thus, trust is gone and talent is leaving.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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