Great Mission, Tough Transition - Anonymous employee Year Up United Employee Review

3.0
Mar 2, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

In the universe of nonprofits this is a fantastic mission with a relatively business-oriented culture, both of which I appreciated.

Cons

The organization began to struggle with moving from small (200 employees) to mid-sized (500) over the course of my nearly 5 years there. Issues of equitable promotion & compensation, centralization of management and strategic functions, and local market relevance posed significant challenges, which weren't often thoughtfully managed.

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Cons

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5.0
Jan 21, 2017
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Pros

- Competitive compensation - Excellent organizational leadership, passion, and culture - Programs really make a difference in the students' lives

Cons

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