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      Harvard Does Not Care - Researcher Harvard University Employee Review

      2.0
      Sep 4, 2019
      Researcher
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The university has great resources, social networks, and research occurring everywhere by virtue of the institution’s prestige.

      Cons

      Absolute worst I have ever been treated in a job. I see now that a place as powerful as Harvard has no incentive to compete as an employer, or make you feel valued in any way. Continuous lack of clarity, mismanagement, no response to queries or critiques, AND no room for financial or professional growth! Their HR has some kind of algorithmic chokehold on raises and promotions that seem functionally insurmountable, even when taking on things far outside your job description. Not worth taking a job here unless you’re a clout chaser and looking to burn through about 2 years of work and then promptly move on.

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      5.0
      Jul 13, 2026
      Peer advising fellow
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Light work if you have the right team

      Cons

      Low pay for amount of work

      2.0
      Jun 30, 2026
      Coordinator
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great Union and benefits for non-profits/higher ed. Wonderful colleagues outside of leadership!

      Cons

      GSD Development and Alumni Relations (under current leadership) is an incredibly toxic work environment. I didn't realize the intensity of the toll it took on my until after leaving, and I am not one to leave a negative review, but as they are hiring for several positions currently, I wish to share words of caution with applicants. Cons: - Absolutely not a safe space for anyone who is Black, brown, trans, queer, working-class, or disabled - 100% top-down direction. No room for personal exploration, initiative, or creativity. - Minimal guidance from leadership - Frequent pivots, even in the late stages of projects - Petty, immature talking behind your back by leadership - No upward mobility unless the Associate Dean or Dean like you - Deeply disingenuous comments, reflections, and feedback from leadership - Complete lack of transparency on direction, goals, etc. - Small mistakes are made cornerstones of performance evaluations, while leadership routinely missteps. Leadership never takes accountability. - Top-down policy decisions, completely lacking detail, thought, and care outside of legal ramifications - Ever-changing in-office requirements

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