Extremely strong staff pool, floundering leadership and low morale - Advocate NRDC Employee Review

4.0
Jun 13, 2023
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Pros

The staff are best in class - and the new hires are even better. Staff love the org, love their colleagues, and love the work. The vast majority are highly motivated to be on a path of constant improvement and collective decision-making and learning - the days of condescending know-it-alls are largely in the rear-view mirror (though a few remnants still linger). I've had excellent managers, made life-long friends, and have experienced great personal and professional growth because of my time with NRDC. The pay and benefits are well above market compared to similar non-profit orgs.

Cons

Leadership - many of whom are relatively new to the organization - don't seem to have control over the cultural and financial issues the org is facing right now. There hasn't been time allowed to build trust with new leadership, and the few touchpoints have fostered an air of skepticism. The culture, once strong, has faltered post covid. I really feel bad for new staff who didn't get to experience the exuberance of the office culture of yesteryear. I don't think mandatory time back in the office will do any good (would likely just build resentment), but something needs to change. Morale is at an all time low, at least in the last six years I've been here.

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5.0
May 21, 2026
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Pros

cares about its employees, great benefits, flexible hybrid work environment

Cons

very large organization spread out across the country can make collaboration difficult, large siloed departments and "too many cooks in the kitchen" can make moving work forward difficult

4.0
Jul 6, 2026
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Pros

Fantastic benefits and HR support. Positive work environment

Cons

Need for more communication and collaboration between executive leadership and departments

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