<Tr> <Th> Owner </Th> <Td> Employee - owned </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Website </Th> <Td> gallup.com </Td> </Tr> <P> Gallup, Inc. is an American research - based, global performance - management consulting company . Founded by George Gallup in 1935, the company became known for its public opinion polls conducted worldwide . It provides research and strategic consulting to large organizations in many countries, focusing on "analytics and advice to help leaders and organizations solve their most pressing problems". </P> <P> Some of Gallup's stated key practice areas are employee engagement, customer engagement, talent management, and well - being . Gallup has 30 offices in more than 20 countries, employing about 2,000 people in four divisions: Gallup Poll, Gallup Consulting, Gallup University, and Gallup Press . </P>

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