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American Red Cross

Is this your company?

It's possibly the worst time in the company's history to seek employment at the American Red Cross (Biomedical). - Employee of ARC Blood Services American Red Cross Employee Review

2.0
Mar 12, 2015
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Pros

Many positions are set at hourly wages: you are paid for your overtime. You are providing a valuable service to humanity. Co-workers and supervisors are generally amiable and helpful individuals. Employer matches 401K contributions up to 4% with an additional annual contribution.

Cons

The organization has been plagued by years of ongoing layoffs and cost-saving re-engineering programs. The (once generous) benefits are consistently being rolled back and/or discontinued: the pension was discontinued; health insurance costs nearly doubled in the last year and management is clearly attempting to steer employees into high-deductible, high-coinsurance, high out-of pocket plans; through a conveniently labeled "standardization" of national PTO policy, most employees recently lost 3, 6 or more days of PTO per year. It is increasingly difficult to advance in a company that is either laying employees off or discontinuing positions through attrition. Resolving pay-related discrepancies is notoriously difficult due to unresponsive HR, Payroll and ADP (third party contractor) staff.

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5.0
Apr 16, 2026
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Pros

My experience working with the Red Cross has been great. The work is fulfilling and the people are passionate. Benefits are good - Kaiser is $6 a month!

Cons

There is work life balance, but there is an expectation to work nights and weekends.

1.0
Jul 13, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Helping save lives is very fulfilling

Cons

Management and unrealistic expectations in Blood Donor services

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