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      Year Up United

      Engaged Employer

      Year Up United reviews

      3.4

      61% would recommend to a friend

      (540 total reviews)
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      Susan Murray

      89% approve of CEO

      48% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.1

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.9

      Work/Life balance

      3.8

      Culture & values

      3.6

      Compensation and benefits

      2.9

      Senior management

      2.9

      Career opportunities

      Year Up United has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 540 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Year Up United employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.5 stars).

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      Reviews by job title

      540 reviews
      3.0
      Dec 7, 2024

      Great colleagues; rough change management

      Employment placement manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - Excellent colleagues - Organizational dedication to developing a workforce informed of systemic oppression and committed to fighting it, particularly fighting systemic racism - Great resources for professional development; solid benefits

      Cons

      - Very disorganized information management - Low trust in top leadership re: change management, particularly regarding 2023 layoffs and handling of internship shortage - Site leadership is overwhelmed and easily burned out

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      Year Up United Response
      1y
      Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We would like to learn more about your experience. To engage with us via email to discuss further, please reach out to feedback@yearupunited.org.
      1.0
      Dec 3, 2024

      Toxic Leadership Overshadowing an Admirable Mission

      Senior director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The company's mission is commendable and inspires passion among employees. Additionally, colleagues are dedicated and committed, fostering a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose.

      Cons

      Unfortunately, the CEO and the office of the CEO exhibit extreme control tendencies, which stifle employee creativity and autonomy. There is also a noticeable lack of trust in employees, as leadership insists on micromanaging every detail. Feedback tends to be vague and unhelpful, leading to confusion and frustration, with teams expected to "read minds" rather than receive constructive guidance. Overall, the culture prioritizes control over collaboration, which can be detrimental to employee morale and productivity. Ultimately, the leadership dynamics create a challenging work environment. If you value autonomy and clear communication, you shouldn’t work at Year Up United.

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      Year Up United Response
      1y
      Thank you for taking the time to share. We value all feedback and encourage you to discuss your experiences with us further. If you contact us at feedback@yearupunited.org, we’ll be in touch to find time to connect.
      3.0
      Nov 23, 2024

      Impactful Work, Management Practices Need Improvement

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      -Engaging, mission-driven work, especially at the local level. -Strong team culture within the local office.

      Cons

      -Lack of clear communication on expectations and misguidance on work assignments. -National team dynamics felt isolating and cliquey with blatant favoritism.

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