Gallup’s Global Pulse, Local Roots, and Vision for the Future
For more than twenty years, Gallup’s riverfront campus has welcomed visitors to Omaha, serving as a gateway into downtown for travelers arriving from the airport. With its striking location and global reputation, Gallup sets the tone for Omaha’s business community as one of the most trusted names in data and analytics.
Innovation rooted in purpose
Gallup has never stopped evolving, from pioneering polling in the 1930s to shaping conversations around behavioral economics and workplace science.
“We’re a 90-year-old company—but we operate like a 100-year-old startup,” said Taek Lee, chief financial officer at Gallup and Greater Omaha Chamber board member. “Everything we do is rooted in our mission, but we’re always focused on what’s next.”
Gallup serves over 4,000 organizations around the world, from Fortune 500 companies to world governments, to solve their greatest challenges through data, analytics, and advisory services.
With over 90 years of data collection experience, Gallup knows what the world’s citizens and workers need and want. The Gallup World Poll represents over 98% of the world’s population, continuously tracking the opinions, experiences, and emotions of the globe.
“When we talk about Emotional Economy, we mean objectively measuring the emotions people experience every day—and what that predicts in human behavior,” said Lee. “It’s a new layer of measurement. Not just GDP, but how people experience their lives, their work, and their roles as citizens.”
Gallup also knows what unlocks human potential. Used by some of the world’s leading universities and corporations, Gallup’s CliftonStrengths assessment unlocks team productivity by identifying talent.
A Local Employer with Global Reach
While Gallup works on a global scale, the heart of its operations beats in Omaha. A majority of the core business functions—from technology and research to accounting and talent resources—are based locally, and the company recruits heavily from area universities.
“There’s this misconception that the most impactful jobs aren’t here,” Lee said. “But Gallup gives students and young professionals a chance to make a difference around the world.”
It’s this global impact that helps Gallup align its recruitment with what this generation is looking for—purpose, meaning, and a chance to build something bigger than themselves.
Gallup has long been one of Omaha’s most progressive business voices. From its role as a catalyst for riverfront development to its present-day leadership in workforce transformation, the company continues to drive innovation in the region.
Gallup sees Omaha not just as an operational headquarters, but as a cultural match. Values like integrity, transparency, work ethic, and community alignment mirror Gallup’s global brand.
“When people hear something came from Gallup, it comes with trust and authenticity,” said Lee. “That connection between what we stand for and the Midwestern values Omaha embodies—it’s very real.”
Deep Roots with the Chamber—and the Community
Gallup’s long-standing relationship with the Greater Omaha Chamber is built on mutual support.
“We’re very good friends—and strong partners,” Lee said. “As one of the largest employers in Omaha, the Chamber’s work to attract and retain talent aligns directly with what we care about. It’s a win-win for the community and the local economy.”
One program Gallup actively champions is the YP Summit, which allows the company’s young leaders to connect, learn, and share their global perspective with Omaha’s next generation of professionals.
“The Summit is about the future of our city,” Lee said. “Our young talent is shaping what’s next, and the Chamber helps bring those voices together.”
As the world’s official statistics for everything related to work and life, Gallup builds a brighter future for humanity’s work and wellbeing—starting from its home in Omaha.
As Lee said, “We’re proud of our past, but we’re even more excited about where we’re going.”