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Milken Institute's Culture is Different Than They Claim - Executive Director Milken Institute Employee Review

2.0

Apr 27, 2023

Executive director

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Pros

Global platform to explore solutions to some of the world's biggest problem. International travel for those in senior positions.

Cons

Their job announcements claim that "every person at the Milken Institute is treated with respect, supported with resources and training, and exposed to a broad range of experiences." This claim could not be further from the truth. This so-called "think-tank" plays favoritism all of the time and treats employees differently depending on well they are liked by the C-suite. Employees are not supported with resources and training. Although it's supposedly a research organization, employees do not have access to leading journals and receive very little training in any professional development. Skills learned are mainly around event planning and fundraising -- substance is an after thought.

Milken Institute Response

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. We appreciate your input. We will make sure to follow up in the areas where you feel we have an opportunity to improve. We value your opinion and we are committed to offering the best possible employee experience. If you have any further feedback to share please email us at HR-Staff@themi.org.

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5.0

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Cons

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1.0

May 21, 2026

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Pros

They pay well and thus are able to hire well qualified and capable people.

Cons

I worked with MCAAD, but my experience there and my perception of the Milken Institute were aligned. This was the worst career decision I have ever made and I truly regret it. Senior leadership doesn't listen or care about others' opinions. We were often told to be quiet in meetings, and to sit and let our bosses talk. Zero autonomy. Micromanaged to an extreme. Frequent layoffs. Terrible communication between departments. HR is shockingly awful and will not respond to emails, and often makes errors on your benefit allocations. Your personal time is not respected. I waited a while to write this review so it wouldn't sound too bitter, but I strongly recommend avoiding this org. Unfortunately, the mission and their public-facing reputation doesn't align with the reality of working there.

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