Nasdaq reviews

3.9

76% would recommend to a friend

(1,408 total reviews)
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Adena Friedman

87% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Nasdaq has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,408 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Nasdaq employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financeiro industry (3.7 stars).

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3.0
Mar 14, 2016

Bailing Buckets from a Slowly Sinking Ship

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great location - view of the harbour and opera house. Good facilities like a pool table and ping pong table Still retains some of the great things about its former startup feel with some great gems amongst the employees (unfortunately most are bailing out) Global company which opens up opportunities to travel/move for select positions/employees (mainly London/New York but also offices in Hong Kong/Bangladesh/Manilla) Good health insurance package.

Cons

Since the takeover from New York, previous social events and great environment have become all too politicised as senior management seems to struggle for more power, while structure starts to spread gap between senior management and the regular employee. A slowly sinking ship at the moment, anyone with any good experience/skill sets is jumping ship quick, while everyone left try and get the water out of the ship. Huge turnover rate of anyone with skill. Very political promotion structure. Management doesn't do well with struggling employees, people severely underperforming seem to not be correctly dealt with. As another review states once you get a job you're most likely to keep it which is great for those who want job security, but it means the people you're working with aren't scared of bad performance and due to the poor promotional procedures they won't bother to work on it. It causes a lot of averagely made ad-hoc solutions as no-one is willing to take the extra step to fix processes and issues. Say they pay for performance yet pay rises are like getting blood from a stone. General consensus internally is that compensation is low despite the workloads and the somewhat false reputation that NASDAQ pays well. Pay rises come few and far between so ensure your start pay is high enough to start with. Some mid management are clearly only in positions due to being staying with the company for a long time, but are lacking any actual management skills and some are still less skilled than employees in their team.

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Nasdaq Response
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Thank you for your feedback. We take employee feedback very seriously and recommend for you to speak with your HR Business Partner or Global HR and encourage you to take the annual Nasdaq Employee Engagement Survey. We are committed to providing all employees with a career framework that is transparent.
4.0
Mar 8, 2016

Senior Management Consultant

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Corporate pride. Compensation. Fast-paced environment. The technology is leading edge. Saying you work for Nasdaq typically is impressive to friends, colleagues and prospective employers. If you enjoy technology and working under pressure for high rewards, Nasdaq is a good place for you.

Cons

Depending on the unit, a lot of micro management takes place. Not much empowerment. Current management has surrounded themselves with mostly "Yes" men and women. You are told all ideas are welcome and people are free to speak up, but saying something negative can put you in the penalty box for a long time.

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Nasdaq Response
10y
Thank you for your feedback, the Nasdaq senior leadership team is committed in creating a engaging and motivating work environment.
1.0
Mar 5, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

The pay and healthcare was solid.

Cons

Horrible environment. Debaucherous happy hour lovers who would rather spend their time insulting coworkers than creating a happy place to work. Devoid of any semblance of a positive culture.

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Nasdaq Response
10y
Thank you for your comments. Integrity is a core value at Nasdaq, and our Executive Management, Human Resources and Ethics Team works hard to ensure that everyone models appropriate conduct and our cultural values. Nasdaq has multiple resources for employees and others to report concerns of this nature, including management, HR and the Office of General Counsel, as well as a Speak Up Program that allows individuals to report concerns anonymously. All such concerns are taken seriously and investigated promptly. Nasdaq does not tolerate discriminatory and unethical conduct, nor does it tolerate retaliation against those who report such conduct.
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