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      WestEd

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      WestEd reviews

      3.8

      76% would recommend to a friend

      (195 total reviews)
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      Jannelle Kubinec

      72% approve of CEO

      35% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.0

      Work/Life balance

      3.8

      Compensation and benefits

      3.7

      Culture & values

      3.7

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.2

      Senior management

      2.9

      Career opportunities

      WestEd has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 195 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The WestEd 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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      195 reviews
      3.0
      Aug 18, 2025

      Loved working here

      Senior program coordinator
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Each team is unique and range from very structured and organized to very relaxed and easy going.

      Cons

      There can be some favoritism.

      4.0
      Feb 20, 2024

      Great place to work

      Research assistant ii
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Depends on your team, but work is very steady. Did not experience any layoffs in my departments/teams during the pandemic and in this economy. In fact, the company ended up doubling in the last 4-5 years. Overall good culture of caring and intelligent staff. Very competent and well meaning colleagues. Opportunities for growth are there, but it depends on your supervisor, managers, and personal advocacy.

      Cons

      As with all research, if you are not careful you will be siloed into specific subject matters or methodologies. While the salaries are generous compared to other companies, I found that the pay discrepancy between colleagues odd. For a company that is generally very progressive and open-minded, the difference in pay between staff varied so greatly. Sometimes the company is a game of "who you know" to get you the support, PD, or pay you deserve.

      4.0
      Jun 2, 2022

      Depends on Your Project/Group

      Program associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Smart, committed colleagues, decent salary, telework opportunities, general commitment to allowing parents flexible schedules

      Cons

      On some teams, there is a culture of overwork.

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