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      3.9

      69% would recommend to a friend

      (284 total reviews)

      Katherine Maher

      Not enough data to show CEO approval

      53% positive business outlook

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      NPR has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 284 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The NPR employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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      284 reviews
      3.0
      Jan 10, 2024

      A mixed bag

      Project manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Strong connection to the mission, great colleagues, impactful work

      Cons

      Very difficult to move up or over internally, stagnant leadership, culture can be permissive of bad behavior

      3.0
      Jan 9, 2024

      Incredible staff, horrendous leadership

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The staff is incredibly talented and passionate, especially in the news and podcasts divisions, who are not just skilled but truly the best at what they do. Their intelligence and dedication are evident in the quality of the content produced. NPR's commitment to D&I is noteworthy. The organization doesn't merely talk about D&I as a concept but actively integrates it into its culture and operations.

      Cons

      NPR's leadership is a major disappointment, showing a lack of cohesion and strategic alignment. Their fiscal decisions, particularly following the staff reductions in 2023, have been questionable, with seemingly egregious and unwarranted spending. This raises serious concerns about their financial management and priorities. The lack of effective collaboration within the leadership team has created a disjointed and often counterproductive working environment. The HR department has been the worst I've experienced. It offers little value and seems disconnected from the needs of the staff. The way HR has been managed and operated adds to the challenges within the organization, rather than providing solutions or support.

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