Glassdoor Shifts Towards Real Names: Concerns Arise Over Anonymity

Glassdoor, the renowned platform for authentic employee reviews, is undergoing a change that has sparked concerns among users. The platform is now requiring users to verify their real names, potentially impacting the anonymity previously associated with its reviews.

One user, Monica, a software professional based in the Midwest, raised the alarm on this shift. She advises others to consider deleting their Glassdoor accounts as the platform is now demanding real-name verification.

In 2021, Glassdoor acquired Fishbowl, an app for work-related discussions. Last July, the integration of Fishbowl brought forth the requirement for users to verify their identities, prompting changes in Glassdoor’s terms of service.

While employee reviews on Glassdoor remain anonymous, the shift towards real-name verification has sparked privacy and anonymity concerns among users like Monica. She highlights the potential risks this change poses for individuals with regards to their employers.

Monica reached out to Glassdoor’s customer support to gain more insight into the situation. Following discussions, she alleges that her real name and location were added to her profile without her consent, causing distress over potential privacy breaches.

One of Glassdoor’s content and community managers engaged with Monica regarding her concerns. The purported response stated the platform’s stance on retaining real names on profiles, offering limited options for users dissenting on this matter.

Glassdoor’s privacy policy outlines user rights in accordance with global privacy laws, promoting data control and rectification options for users of Glassdoor and Fishbowl services.