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Northwestern University reviews

4.0

75% would recommend to a friend

(4,087 total reviews)
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Michael Schill

56% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Northwestern University has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 4,087 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Northwestern University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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4K reviews
3.0
Jul 27, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Good healthcare, good PTO, robust social networking. Retirement investments and savings programs vary. Nice buildings in downtown location. Excellent and vital research, dedicated employees. Z

Cons

Non-physicians are far less valuable than MDs and research PhDs. Salaries are capped, input on systems and development can be ignored (if there’s a systemic problem, Faculty and Physicians are the only ones who can effect change). HR issues with the aforementioned are swept aside (sexual harassment, overt racism, abuse), but missteps by staff will result in termination regardless of rank. The systems in place to negotiate equity function only for students and faculty, not staff. The University seems to be terrified of potential unions.

3.0
Mar 11, 2022

It's okay

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good benefits, PTO, additional bonuses in certain departments.

Cons

Micro managing, hostile work environment, microaggression, discrimination for those with disabilities.

3.0
Mar 5, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good benefits - 5% free contribution to 403B, match up to an additional 5%. Can negotiate more vacation time if aggressive.

Cons

They overwork staff. Many people are leaving due to burnout. Somewhat long hiring cycle due to searching for a 'perfect' candidate. Lack of serious investment in training and development. Academia is low pay in general, and NU is very slow to adapt to market. Big push in many departments to return to office, despite PROVEN higher productivity from home. (Baffling!)

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