AACR reviews

2.7

47% would recommend to a friend

(106 total reviews)

Margaret Foti, Ph.D., M.D. (h.c.)

49% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

AACR has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 106 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The AACR employee rating is 28% below average for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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106 reviews
1.0
Aug 10, 2017

Terrible culture. Great mission.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

A lot of the employees are truly wonderful, talented people, who pour their hearts and souls into this organization.

Cons

Where do I start? The CEO, HR, upper management -- it's all bad. The organization is horribly mismanaged, micromanaged, and disadvantaged, and it's incredibly difficult to advance internally. I was regularly degraded and demeaned by a coworker who wasn't even my boss and when I approached my supervisor, I was told that it was simply due to him being "passionate" about his work and that it was something I would have to just deal with. Any time I tried to defend myself to this individual, I was accused of being "difficult" and trying to "do things behind his back", when in reality, I was just trying to do what was literally listed in my job description. After a year of being in my current position, I had a meeting with my boss to discuss what my future was with the organization and was told that there were no advancement opportunities and that I knew what I had signed up for. Seriously, take everything for face value. Besides all of that, the salaries are laughable and you will not be compensated appropriately for your experience and/or work. Your soul will literally die the longer you work there, so it's crucial that you become friends with some of the few, but wonderful people who work there so they can help you maintain your sanity. (Advice: Join a committee to meet some of these said individuals.)

1.0
Mar 11, 2016

It Starts at the Top

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great mission/ cause. Ability to travel. Mostly good benefits (medical, pension is very good) Great location in Philly (close to all major public transportation).

Cons

"Competitive salary" is a lie (the turnover is prevalent). Lack of communication between departments which is a byproduct of archaic way of thinking passed down by leadership. Tuition reimbursement is never consistent (sometimes, it's approved, other times it's not). No ability to work a flexible schedule despite most work can be telecommuted. No comp time following working long hours and days at scientific conferences. Promotions/increases are rapid for some, inexplicably delayed for others. Moving across departments is usually frowned upon. Management has ZERO emotional IQ

1.0
Aug 29, 2016

Great mission

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The AACR has a great mission and attracts good talent. The organization is reputable and many employees secure greater opportunities after working at the AACR.

Cons

The AACR is managed by a culture of fear. Employees are misled -- starting during the interview process -- and many feel stifled professionally. I've never experienced such a high turnover rate. Most employees leave before reaching two years of employment once they realize the job is not what they signed up for. It is a depressed atmosphere. People are afraid of the CEO.

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