Love the mission, BUT - Senior Program Specialist Smithsonian Employee Review

3.0
15 Sept 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Amazing colleagues, strong institutional mission & values, potential for extended workplace flexibilities post-COVID

Cons

Limited growth potential if positions are not classified with an existing career ladder (e.g., 7/9, 11/12, etc.), Human Resources department is broken -- potentially beyond repair, too often SI relies on its name to get things done which doesn't always lead to sustainability

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
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Recommend
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Pros

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Cons

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