Playworks Employee Reviews about "nonprofit"
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Jill Vialet
89 Ratings
Pros
"Working in fun, playful, high energy environment, school hours" (in 11 reviews)
"Playworks has a good work environment" (in 9 reviews)
Cons
"Long hours, no personal time off, a lot of admin work" (in 11 reviews)
"No room for growth within the company after multiple years in the roll" (in 5 reviews)
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Reviews about "nonprofit"
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"Great intentions, poor management and direction"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at Playworks full-time for more than a year
Pros
The people at Playworks are exceptionally positive and good at heart. Most are very much behind making a difference in kids' lives who really need it. Very culture oriented (almost to a fault) and supportive of their employees.
Cons
Terrible business savvy and leadership. Cyclical budget deficits and little serious attention to sustainability. A classic example of nonprofit idealism riddled with financial ineptitude.
- Helpful (3)
Pros
Playworks is fun and rewarding! I loved spending time with my coworkers every day and working together for good.
Cons
As with any nonprofit, career advancement can be tricky. There isn't always a clear path to promotion so you need to take extra steps to keep learning and growing. Playworks is working to improve this.
- Helpful (6)
"Program"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendI have been working at Playworks full-time
Pros
Some compassionate people who really care about making a difference Flexibility
Cons
Those in leadership make decisions based on their own self interest rather than the benefit of the organization or the children. They don't provide streamlined training of any sort making it difficult to even know if you're doing your job correctly half the time. They do not live their core values and lack empathy for their employees by not listening to those who complain that they are being harassed in their office. I am absolutely appalled that this would happen at a nonprofit claiming to care so much about people. They offer little to no growth or opportunities to advance. They don't spend the time or resources to development employees for promotions, instead make political decisions in order to appease others to make themselves look better. They use the term "playful professional" to excuse their inappropriate behaviors and extreme lack of professionalism.
Continue readingWe absolutely take any claim of harassment or a hostile work environment very seriously. Please reach out to me directly so that I can address the situation you are referencing here.
- Helpful (2)
"Wonderful organization!"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Neutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Playworks full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Great organization full of passionate people. There are opportunities to explore a wide variety of projects and skillsets depending on your interest. Very supportive organization with incredible people!
Cons
Very difficult to move up, opportunities are very scarce. Typical situation of the nonprofit burn out... Great company but it all becomes repetitive and the pay is lacking. The grind for money for the org is also relentless.
- Helpful (1)
"Great organization with a terrific mission."
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
I have been working at Playworks
Pros
Working with kids and serving as a positive role model
Cons
Little flexibility for a nonprofit position
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May 14, 2018 – Chief People Officer