Does The Conference Board pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, The Conference Board employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at The Conference Board. This rating has improved by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at The Conference Board?

72% of The Conference Board employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated The Conference Board 4.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at The Conference Board?

Manager (14) , Sales (11) , Member Development Associate (10) , Director (9) , Research Analyst (7) , Manager, Executive Programs (6) , Associate Director (5) , Research Associate (5) , Manager of Executive Programs (4) , Program Manager (4) , Anonymous (3) , Council Manager (3) , Member Development Executive (3) , Anonymous Employee (2) , Council Coordinator (2)

What are the pros of working at The Conference Board according to real employee reviews?

"You’re encouraged to bring new ideas to the table and have the support and “brain trust” of great colleagues to help you along the way." ((in 26 reviews)); "Friendly environment and decent benefits." ((in 10 reviews)); "Friendly Work Environment" ((in 9 reviews)); "Dynamic teams" ((in 9 reviews)); "Work from home, big beautiful office, snacks, coffe, tea" ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at The Conference Board according to real employee reviews?

"terrible management, cronyism and a small group of insiders use the business for their benefit" ((in 10 reviews)); "Your experience really depends on your team and direct manager." ((in 7 reviews)); "Trustees rubber stamp CEO and CFO plans, but those haven't worked out for the last 3 years" ((in 6 reviews)); "Need formal training sessions for new employees." ((in 5 reviews)); "Low trust in new CEO and executive team due to lack of transparency in processes, decision" ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about The Conference Board layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about The Conference Board layoffs and their outlook for job security at The Conference Board in 2026.

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3.9

72% would recommend to a friend

(288 total reviews)

Steve Odland

71% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.6

Work/Life balance

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

3.6

Senior management

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

The Conference Board has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 288 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The The Conference Board employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Management and consulting industry (3.7 stars).

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288 reviews

5.0

May 20, 2021

global business membership think tank

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

world class thought leadership; exemplary virtual, remote work environment

Cons

multilayered and complex global organization

5.0

Oct 9, 2018

Above average

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good life work balance in this world

Cons

I found no negative in the company

5.0

Jan 14, 2026

The best employer of my career so far

Research associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My experience at The Conference Board has been extremely positive. The level of autonomy I’m given allows me to take ownership of meaningful work while continuously developing my skills. It’s a respected and truly unique global organization, offering a rare vantage point on strategic issues that matter to leaders worldwide. I’m fortunate to work alongside highly talented colleagues, from whom I learn every day, and the environment strongly supports personal growth, both professionally and intellectually.

Cons

I don't see any to be honest.

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