Company is great, STEM program needs work - Research Associate WestEd Employee Review

3.0
Nov 20, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Relatively good salary for a non-profit. Great benefits, except no paid parental leave. Generally good mission. Passionate, wonderful employees.

Cons

STEM program has major issues. Little room for growth for mid-level employees, a lot of opacity with regards to funding, absurd office politics, poor communication, essentially no way to provide feedback to management.

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WestEd Response
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Thank you for taking the time to write us a review - we particularly value viewpoints from our current employees. We encourage all managers to have an open door policy, and this is true of STEM management as well. If you feel you need some guidance as to how to approach your management, you are welcome to consult with the HR team as well. We would also welcome the opportunity to assist you in understanding how the career pathways work at WestEd to provide that "room for growth" you are looking for. We do pride ourselves on our engaged employees, mission and our excellent benefits!

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