Does Akron Children's pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Akron Children's employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Akron Children's. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Akron Children's?

56% of Akron Children's employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Akron Children's 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Akron Children's?

Registered Nurse (49) , Medical Assistant (19) , Scheduling Coordinator (9) , PSR I (8) , Staff RN (8) , Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (7) , RN Staff Nurse (7) , Registered Nurse, BSN (6) , Occupational Therapist (5) , Secretary (5) , Social Worker (5) , Certified Medical Assistant (4) , Licensed Practical Nurse (4) , Nurse Practitioner (4) , Operations Manager (4)

What are the pros of working at Akron Children's according to real employee reviews?

"good benefits and a positive family like atmosphere" ((in 25 reviews)); "The coworkers on our unit are a great group and provide amazing care to patients and families" ((in 24 reviews)); "Most people are nice and helpful" ((in 20 reviews)); "Great staff and competent providers." ((in 17 reviews)); "There is a positive work environment" ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Akron Children's according to real employee reviews?

"Day shift attitudes, inefficent upper management, phlebotomy" ((in 7 reviews)); "Low salary, pto, benefits, Minimal options for career development" ((in 7 reviews)); "Raises historically are 2" ((in 6 reviews)); "Managers have no experience and are terribe to staff as well." ((in 6 reviews)); "Pay, PTO, lack of advancement for mid" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Akron Children's layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Akron Children's layoffs and their outlook for job security at Akron Children's in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Akron Children's locations?

Akron , Boardman , Youngstown , Cleveland , Kent , Canton , Medina , New York , Cuyahoga Falls , Hudson , Twinsburg , Alliance , Hartville , Massillon , North Canton , Amherst , Beachwood , Lodi , Lorain , Wadsworth , Mansfield , Belpre , Portage , Wooster , Girard , Austintown , Boardman , Ellet

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Akron Children's reviews

3.3

56% would recommend to a friend

(472 total reviews)

Chris Gessner

57% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.4

Culture & values

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.4

Senior management

Akron Children's has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 472 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Akron Children's employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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Reviews by job title

472 reviews

3.0

Feb 19, 2021

So-so.

Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Family-centered care, decent education opportunities. The patients and their families are very appreciative of the nursing staff, even when management isn't.

Cons

The pay is low for the experience and education needed in a critical care environment, especially compared to nearby facilities. The providers have a tendency to be bullies and condescending towards the core nursing staff. The lack of input from staff for policies, especially concerning scheduling and floating. Recent implementations have restricted scheduling even further, with removal of every 3rd weekend bonus for senior nurses and choosing your own holidays. Upper management says they want to hear our opinions about these types of changes but they don't give us the opportunity to do so.

Akron Children's Response

Thank you for sharing. We're sorry to hear you've had negative experiences. As an organization, we do not tolerate bullying or disrespectful behavior in any kind. We will take this feedback and your comments on scheduling and flexibility into consideration,

5.0

Feb 19, 2021

Great Place to Work!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Throughout the unexpected year of 2020, leadership was transparent and open about the status of Akron Children's. It also worth noting that our CEO made a point to keep every person employed during that time. - The new PTO package is AWESOME. - You really feel like you're a part of something greater than yourself. The three promises are an integral part of the mission. - New flexibility with working from home and working in the office.

Cons

- None at this time. One would have been the PTO package, but leadership listened to that complaint and changed it for the better.

Akron Children's Response

Thank you for your rave review. We strive to ensure our employees feel appreciated by encouraging a transparent environment, work/life balance and flexibility for our team members. We appreciate you sharing some of the reasons why you love working at Akron Children’s.

4.0

Feb 10, 2021

Great place to work

Emr specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hands-on upper leadership, comprehensive training, great place to build rapport and skills.

Cons

Pay is lower than linear organizations.

Akron Children's Response

We’re thrilled to hear about your positive experience with the Akron Children’s family. We couldn’t agree more that hands-on leadership, training programs and opportunities for skill development are important for our organization. Thank you for your review.

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