Glassdoor Reputation Management: How to Remove Negative Reviews from Glassdoor

So, what can you do? Well, that leads us to our next point.

If a review violates Glassdoor’s guidelines, you can report it and request removal. But Glassdoor won’t remove a review just because it’s negative. It must break specific rules, like containing false claims, defamation, or private company information.

To remove negative reviews from Glassdoor, you should follow these steps:

1. Log in to your employer account on Glassdoor.
2. Find the review you want to report.
3. Click the three dots in the top-right corner of the review, then select Report.
4. Provide details on why the review violates guidelines.
5. Click on the Submit button.

This method only works if the review actually breaks Glassdoor’s rules. If it doesn’t, the review will stay up, even if it’s damaging. That’s why it’s important to opt for proper Glassdoor reputation management to protect your company’s image.

When you can’t remove a review, your best move is to respond the right way. A thoughtful and professional reply can help you clear up misunderstandings and show job seekers that you care about feedback.

53% of customers expect a business to respond to negative reviews within a week, and 34% of people delete their bad review after getting a response.

That means a good reply can change opinions and even get rid of bad feedback. Here’s what you should do when responding to negative reviews:

• Acknowledge the issue (show that you take concerns seriously).
• Clarify misinformation (if something in the review is wrong, politely correct it).
• Show improvements (explain what you’ve done (or plan to do) to fix the problem).
• Stay professional (no arguing, blaming, or defensive tone – keep it polite and constructive).

A well-crafted response can soften the impact of a bad review and make your company look better to future job seekers. Here’s how you can respond:

“Thank you for your feedback. We take employee experiences seriously and are always working to improve. While we don’t believe this reflects our current culture, we’d love the chance to discuss your concerns further. Please reach out to us directly so we can learn more.”

Sometimes, if your company has too many negative reviews, filing each one isn’t realistic. If Glassdoor is dominating your search results and hurting your reputation, removing it from Google search may be the best option.

If your Glassdoor rating is extremely low (under 3 or even 2 stars), working on individual review removals may be too expensive. Instead, you can use the Glassdoor management services of Maximatic Media to help you handle your reputation issues, remove harmful content, and improve your company’s online presence.

This method doesn’t delete your Glassdoor review, but it removes it from Google search and makes it harder for people to find.

A common bud dangerous trick is flooding Glassdoor with fake 5-star reviews to push bad ones down the page. It might seem like a quick fix, but Glassdoor’s AI is smart because it detects patterns in suspicious reviews and can flag or remove them.

If they catch your company trying to manipulate ratings, they may even post a public warning on your page. This happened once to B&M when it attempted to boost its reputation through aggressive fake reviews.

This approach can also hurt your credibility. Job seekers read Glassdoor reviews on companies carefully, and if they notice overly polished, fake-sounding reviews, they’ll definitely assume the worst. Instead of burying negativity, you might end up pushing away good candidates who see through the deception.

Some companies try to scare employees into deleting bad reviews. Whether it’s legal threats, intimidation, or internal pressure, this strategy often blows up in the worst way possible.

Take what happened in 2013. An online retailer fined a couple $3,500 for leaving a bad review by claiming a non-disparagement clause in their terms. Instead of backing down, the couple fought back, sued the company, and won over $300,000 in damages. The negative PR was massive, and the company’s reputation never fully recovered.

If you try to force people to remove negative reviews from Glassdoor, you risk turning a small problem into a huge one. Employees may call you out publicly, post more bad reviews, or even bring legal action against you. It’s better to earn good reviews through real improvements instead of threatening people into silence.

Another bad move to get your Glassdoor reviews removed is to flag feedback over and over again, hoping the platform will remove them. Some companies abuse the reporting system by claiming reviews contain confidential info, false claims, or hate speech (even when they don’t).

But Glassdoor isn’t easily fooled. If they see a pattern of false reports, they may ignore future removal requests (even when you have a legitimate case). That means if a real policy-violating review pops up later, your company may have lost its chance to get it taken down.

Instead of trying to fool the system, you should focus on flagging only actual violations. That way, Glassdoor takes your reports seriously when it really matters.

Some businesses try to escape bad reviews by changing their company name or creating a new profile. This tactic is risky and, in most cases, a waste of time.

Big companies rebrand all the time. For example, Landor’s research found that 74% of S&P 100 companies changed their names within seven years. Even Philip Morris rebranded as Altria to move away from tobacco’s bad reputation.

If job seekers notice your company suddenly has a new name, they might dig deeper and find out why. If it looks like an attempt to run from bad reviews, trust will be lost instantly.

Plus, Glassdoor reviews by employees don’t just disappear because you changed your company’s name. Reviews stay attached to your old profile, and if Glassdoor links the two, your attempt to start fresh could fail completely.

Our process is fast, risk-free, and backed by a 100% refund guarantee, which means you only pay if we successfully remove the reviews. With a team of experts and trusted strategies, we ensure your company’s only presence reflects its true values.

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No, you can’t delete reviews just because they’re negative. Glassdoor only removes reviews that violate its policies, such as those containing false claims or inappropriate content. Maximatic Media can help you remove bad reviews on Glassdoor in a unique way.

Employers cannot remove reviews directly. You can either contact Maximatic Media to help you out or flag an inappropriate review, but Glassdoor always makes the final decisions.

To completely remove your data, you need to submit a request through Glasdoor’s Data Request Form. Even after deactivating your account, some information may still be stored due to legal policies.

As an employer, you can’t edit an employee’s review. However, as an employee, you can edit your review within 30 days unless it has been marked helpful or received a response. You can delete it anytime.

A rating above 3.5 is considered good, which shows employees have a generally positive experience. Ratings above 4 are even better because they reflect a strong workplace culture.