Great Coworkers, but held back by size - Lab Assistant Widener Employee Review

4.0
Aug 20, 2025
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Pros

Coworkers within my department are amazing and thoughtful people, and are amazing to work with. The current President listens to employees' wants and needs and does their best to accommodate the university as a whole. Generous PTO and benefits packages.

Cons

Held back by the size of the University, compensation to employees is basically stagnant, or does not keep up with inflation, because of cost-saving initiatives. Behind the times in terms of parental leave. Maternity leave is the bare minimum, and paternity leave is nonexistent. Acts like FMLA make up for it. Deans of departments do not seem to understand the intricacies of the departments they run.

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5.0
Mar 11, 2026
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Pros

Fantastic atmosphere and culture. Really a joy to work at. Leadership very obviously cares about the culture, the staff, and the students. Nothing is ever corporatized.

Cons

Salaries are lower compared to other institutions. And not enough students on campus over summers!

4.0
Jun 12, 2026
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Pros

Supportive department faculty and nice working facilities

Cons

Low pay for attention to students required; no adjunct faculty union representation

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