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      AARP

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      AARP reviews

      4.2

      85% would recommend to a friend

      (878 total reviews)

      Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan

      92% approve of CEO

      68% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      AARP has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 878 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The AARP employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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      878 reviews
      1.0
      Aug 11, 2017

      Corporate done wrong

      Research advisor
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great salary, good benefits, pension. Depending on your department you may be allowed to telecommute, most managers do allow some flexibility.

      Cons

      AARP does not respect the humanity of its employees. The relentless focus on the bottom line (aren't you supposed to be an organization with a human wellness mission?) creates a constant atmosphere of stress and tension, and prevents any real sense of togetherness or shared goals. The veneer of caring and compassion is fake. People get fired for trumped up reasons everyday. Don't worry though, they're well paid on the way out so they won't/don't talk. It doesn't have to and shouldn't be that way. Hopefully when the current head leaves that will change.

      2.0
      May 8, 2017

      Financially Healthy But Otherwise Dysfunctional

      Director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The pros include the organization is financially healthy and has a worthwhile mission, employees who are among the most passionate I have ever worked with and are committed to the mission, and generous benefits.

      Cons

      The cons are that the organization is slow and bureaucratic (and quite dated in its management practices), hierarchical and fear-based with an emphasis on a command and control management philosophy, and does not value human capital or the capacity to learn. Also, career progress seemingly entirely depends on who you know.

      2.0
      Mar 10, 2017

      Meh.

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - Bonus structure is above average for non profits. - Work life balance can exist, but depends almost wholly on your manager. - There are good coworkers to be found, but it's frustrating when you see them constantly ground down.

      Cons

      - Favoritism is a problem from the C-suite on down. - There is always a re-org going on. - Because of constant 'voluntary separations' and other euphemistic rounds of layoffs, everyone is often on edge and territorial with work and resources. - Documented complaints of hostile and inappropriate behavior by employees ignored by both senior leadership and an HR department with tied hands. - Appearances matter more than performance. The person who spends more time sitting at their desk - even if they are on FB - is viewed more positively than an efficient employee producing better deliverables. - AARP does not resonate with most Americans anymore. As a brand, AARP is past its own prime.

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