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Braille Institute

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Braille Institute reviews

3.4

57% would recommend to a friend

(46 total reviews)

Jim Kales

87% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture & values

3.0

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

Braille Institute has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 46 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Braille Institute employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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46 reviews
2.0
Jul 29, 2013

Great culture among peers, but only good for transition into nonprofit world

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Pros

I worked at Braille Institute for more than 5 years. There is a great sense of camaraderie among peers. The sense of family is extremely strong between people even across multiple departments. The connections you make here with coworkers and students can really last a lifetime!

Cons

There is a very low morale among lower level workers. This is in part due to a lack of leadership. Upper management do not receive regular training in management, the number of those who actually hold higher degrees is ridiculously low, and the financial compensation of their talented workers is laughably low.

1.0
Jan 9, 2013

The blind leading the blind

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Braille Institute provides employees with a unique experience to help a segment of the population who often go unnoticed. Serving blind and visually impaired people is a rewarding experience. Nice facilities along with some dedicated staff are a plus.

Cons

Times have been "turbulent" at Braille Institute for awhile. Employee morale is incredibly low, senior management is detached and frankly, clueless, the board is even more detached and clueless and the fundraising model is crumbling. The past year has seen layoffs, budget cuts, and continued mission drift. The corporate culture has changed drastically during recent years. The "old Braille," personal and familial, has been replaced by a cold, bureaucratic leadership bent on trimming the fat even if it cuts into the bone.

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