Not a great long-term option - Anonymous employee The Washington Post Employee Review

3.0
2 Sept 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great coworkers and colleagues. Great name recognition on resume.

Cons

Lack of career advancement opportunities. Very little investment in employee well-being and mentorship.

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The Washington Post Response
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Thanks for taking the time to tell us about your experience working at The Washington Post. We’re glad you enjoyed working for a brand name with great colleagues. We agree! The people really make The Post a great place to work. Thanks for your feedback on career development, well-being, and mentorship. We take all three seriously, which is why we launched The Growth Project, a series of career development events and experiences open to all Washington Post employees. The Growth Project includes opportunities for mentorship and connection between Post employees of all levels. In terms of well-being, we work hard to provide competitive benefits, perks, and even host frequent wellness events for employees. We do welcome more feedback so we can continue to grow. Feel free to confidentially e-mail us at life@washpost.com. Thanks again for your review!

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