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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 demographic groups

      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
      4.0
      Feb 1, 2026

      Some struggles but overall good

      Program assistant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Some changes with funding cuts lately, but the company tries to do right for its employees. Good communication.

      Cons

      Lots of recent layoffs, hiring and wage increase freezes

      4.0
      Jan 22, 2026

      Mostly an enjoyable experience

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      WestEd offers great work life balance on the operational side of business. Benefits are good including PTO, retirement etc. Co-workers are generally nice people and supportive. Managers did give the opportunity to find your own path and create a niche for your role, but was often not rewarded.

      Cons

      Pay is average to below average compared to industry standards. Raises, incentives, and benefits were recently cut back related to loss of business. This has brought down morale overall. There is limited opportunity for growth and movement within the company, a lot of staff are just complacent in their job roles, it is easy to fall in to the same mode. WestEd promoted best practices and guidance to clients, but failed to follow the same principles internally.

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