Harvard Employee Reviews
Out of 42 Harvard employee reviews, 47% were positive. The remaining 53% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Harvard improve their work culture. The Admin team, with 73% positive reviews, reports the best experience at Harvard compared to all other departments at the company.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?
Hire innovative disrupters who are open to feedback from all levels.
Not participating in favoritism and treat all employees fairly.
Review from Admin Dept
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
Going market rates and keeping up with inflation.
Pay people market rate, and don't underpay just because the Harvard name does better at the next job. Given the endowment, the benefits should be above other area schools not behind it.
As a Postdoctoral fellow, the salary is low
Harvard, understandably, pays less than industry.
We are definitely paid below 'market rate' here at the University. This is typical in higher ed, but it's too bad Harvard (with its resources) can't pay more.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
Like hires like; not a meritocracy. Peter principle in action every day.
Eliminate favoritism and treat everyone fairly
Review from Admin Dept
They could use email more, and stop calling for every little thing.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?
Get rid of bully managers.
Solicit, listen to, and act on feedback.
Eliminate favoritism and it will all be fine
Review from Admin Dept
The performance management process is ridiculous. It's all about setting goals (ie, creating extra work for yourself.)
What would you improve about your company's interview process?
It's exhausting to have multiple day long interviews with so many people. I wonder if there's a way to balance the wellbeing of candidates with stakeholder involvement.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
More feedback, more responsiveness, and more progress.
I think we should go back to the old days when it comes to performance management. You could sit and discuss actual performance instead of focusing entirely on goal setting (ie, creating more work for yourself.)
What would you most like to see improved at your company?
Further integration with industry (medical, IT)