Is Goodwill a good company to work for as a Workforce Development Specialist?

Workforce Development Specialist professionals working at Goodwill have rated their employer with 3.6 out of 5 stars in 16 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Goodwill employees being 3.2 out of 5 stars. Search open Workforce Development Specialist Jobs at Goodwill now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Workforce Development Specialist interview questions at Goodwill .

Does Goodwill pay Workforce Development Specialist employees well?

Workforce Development Specialist professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Goodwill with 3.2 out of 5 stars based on 16 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 13.3% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Workforce Development Specialist salaries at Goodwill.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Goodwill?

Sales Associate (545) , Cashier (498) , Sales Associate/Cashier (321) , Retail Sales Associate (300) , Donation Attendant (276) , Assistant Manager (203) , Store Manager (179) , Manager (132) , Processor (93) , Production Associate (88) , Employment Specialist (84) , Retail Associate (79) , Case Manager (74) , Store Associate (74) , Assistant Store Manager (62)

What are the pros of working at Goodwill according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and flexible with work hours" ((in 587 reviews)); "Flexible hours and good if you’re in school" ((in 196 reviews)); "They also were great for the employees" ((in 115 reviews)); "Good work environment to be a part of" ((in 111 reviews)); "flexible schedules are nice when they occur" ((in 111 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Goodwill according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and you must spend time propping up employees who can’t get the job done" ((in 880 reviews)); "Company keeps bad managers in power while the store can’t keep a staff BECAUSE of the bad management." ((in 265 reviews)); "Upper management does not care if you are trying your best" ((in 198 reviews)); "The staff is usually all special needs with no training." ((in 94 reviews)); "Favoritism runs rampant." ((in 89 reviews))

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Goodwill Workforce Development Specialist reviews

3.6

1% would recommend to a friend

(16 total reviews)

Catherine Meloy

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4.7

Senior management

3.2

Culture & values

3.2

Compensation and benefits

2.3

Career opportunities

1.4

Diversity & inclusion

1.4

Work/Life balance

Workforce Development Specialist employees have rated Goodwill with 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 16 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Workforce Development Specialist professionals have a good working experience there. Goodwill is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Workforce Development Specialist professionals compared to other employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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16 reviews

1.0

Mar 20, 2019

Would not return; get the experience you need

Workforce development specialist

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Pros

5 years ago there was a true family environment that cared about the employees.

Cons

New management does not mean better management.

4.0

Mar 17, 2017

Chattanooga Goodwill Industries

Workforce development specialist

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You work with a group of caring individuals in a way that changes peoples' lives. We do in-depth case management, working with disabled individuals. Through work training and placement assistance, they become contributing members of our society. To watch the growth and success of my clients, provides me with tremendous satisfaction.

Cons

With any not for profit work, the money is nothing to get excited about and the insurance is worse! The management tries hard to find ways to recognize and reward its' staff, but there is only so much that you can do.

4.0

Jan 17, 2017

Good place to work...

Workforce development specialist

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The benefits are great and you're able to come up with creative solutions to help your communities workforce development needs.

Cons

No room to move up in the company.

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