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Institute for Human Centered Design

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Fulfilling work, but troubled organization - Anonymous employee Institute for Human Centered Design Employee Review

2.0
Nov 13, 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The work is very fulfilling and easy to get behind, and the casual office environment is pleasant. The other staff are genuinely nice people who believe in the mission and have diverse experiences to share. It's also easy to access via T.

Cons

The director is unpredictable and seemingly unaccountable, and plans change on a (sometimes) hourly basis. The pay is low and there are meager operational resources. Despite this they are resistant to finding grants to provide funding for projects, instead relying on consulting contracts. The lack of transparency around money raises questions about their finances and long-term sustainability. For a mission-driven non-profit, there is a notable lack of enthusiasm for collaborating with or deferring to other orgs with more experience in a particular domain. In general, there is a preference to say, "We did this here", instead of, "We got this done". For me, this reinforced the feeling of financial insecurity surrounding funding. The cubes are far from ergonomic, a glaring omission for an organization that focuses on people, design, and disability.

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5.0
Apr 28, 2022
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Pros

They really are making a difference in people with disabilities lives. Their employees care about what they do.

Cons

They are a little disorganized.

2.0
Feb 21, 2026
Anonymous temporary employee
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Pros

good opportunity to learn about disability and inclusion

Cons

questionable practices, micromanaging, unclear expectations and timelines, poor communication systems, outdated practices, very high turnover rate, takes advantage of the energy of young people, poor compensation, unorganized, poor training, it says a lot when people don't eat lunch advice for any job: make sure they follow employment laws, and the best people to work with are the ones with fulfilling lives outside of work

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