YWCA reviews

3.3

45% would recommend to a friend

(1,254 total reviews)
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Stacie Blake

56% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

YWCA has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,254 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The YWCA 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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1.0
Jul 16, 2026
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Pros

Co workers were great and very respectful.

Cons

This organization's treatment of its staff did not reflect the values of the mission it promotes. During my time there, I experienced a management style that felt overly controlling and dehumanizing. Staff were frequently micromanaged to the point where even casual conversations with coworkers were discouraged. We were restricted in where we could go within the building,often received the silent treatment from management, and witnessed unprofessional gossip. The high turnover rate speaks for itself. In my experience, it was driven by ongoing staff mistreatment, ineffective leadership, and a culture where authority seemed to take priority over supporting employees. Although my experience was disappointing and often demoralizing, I did leave with valuable skills, meaningful friendships, and greater confidence in standing up for myself. I am grateful the organization gave me the opportunity to work there, but I sincerely hope its leadership takes time to reflect on how they treat employees who consistently go above and beyond their job responsibilities. An organization's mission should be reflected not only in the people it serves but also in the way it treats its own staff.

5.0
Jul 5, 2026

Great colleagues but low salary

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Pros

Great staff to work with and the students were a joy to be around.

Cons

Salary was too low for the position and expectations.

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