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 26 reviews)); "The coworkers on our unit are a great group and provide amazing care to patients and families" ((in 23 reviews)); "Great people Caring providers Teamwork toward a common goal" ((in 19 reviews)); "The culture is great, and feel like you are working for a purpose" ((in 18 reviews)); "Great staff and competent providers." ((in 15 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)); "Managers have no experience and are terribe to staff as well." ((in 6 reviews)); "No bonuses even for working through the pandemic." ((in 5 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

Apr 13, 2024

great hire rate

Line cook/prep cook

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

open communication, good benefits, provides uniforms

Cons

understaffed, workers moral is low, managers have no souls

Akron Children's Response

It’s our goal for every employee at Akron Children’s to feel supported in their role. If you’re willing to share, we’d like to hear more about your experience. Please reach out to your HR representative so we can work together to explore solutions.

4.0

Apr 4, 2024

great place to work

Medical billing representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great health benefits and great management staff

Cons

not easy to move up in the company

Akron Children's Response

Thanks for your feedback. We’re committed to supporting our employees’ professional goals by offering programs like one-on-one coaching, resume writing and more. We encourage you to reach out to the Talent Development team, who can help you utilize these programs.

3.0

Apr 2, 2024

Toxic work environment

Registered nurse

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Our patients are the best thing about working here. Creating a bond with them and their families since they are there so often and so long.

Cons

Toxic coworkers. Bullies within the nursing field

Akron Children's Response

Bullying is completely unacceptable, and it’s never an experience we want our employees to have. We encourage you to share your concerns with your manager and/or HR representative so they can be fully addressed.

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