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NIH Company Culture
NIH Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.8/5
NIH's Overall Culture is rated D+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Gender
CHappiness
CPerks & Benefits
CCEO Rating
C-Meetings
C-NIH CEO
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Francis Collins
68 /100
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Diversity at NIH
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Diverse employees at NIH have rated CEO Rating, Team, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at NIH
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at NIH have rated Team, Meetings, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
NIH eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
4
NIH employees are 4% more likely to recommend NIH as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 38% | Passives |
| 29% | Detractors |
Working at NIH
Working at NIH is rated below average by 27 employees, across various culture dimensions. NIH employees rate Happiness highest among all categories, and think that Office Culture and Manager have the most room for improvement, putting NIH’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at NIH was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at NIH
D+
Overall Company Culture at NIH is rated D+
Last updated months ago
Bottom
25%
NIH ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterNIH Employee Reviews
Out of 13 NIH employee reviews, 60% were positive. The remaining 40% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping NIH improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 60% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 40% |
Positive Reviews From NIH Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Everything is the best about the team
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Benefits are offered at a moderate cost. Good choice of benefit options.
- What are some of the best things about your team?Everyone works hard to want to get things done and we almost never leave the discussion without a solution set in mind.
Constructive Feedback From NIH Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Literally a joke. You have to travel and the expenses for your own interview for a PhD position and the interview took place in an 8x10 break room
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Fire half of the 'administration'
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?1.5x the money. Literally money
NIH Company Information
NIH Company Overview
At the NIH, all of our staff are working toward a purpose - to make the world a healthier place for ourselves and future generations
NIH Mission, Vision & Values
NIH Mission Statement
NIH’s mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability.
NIH Values
The core values of NIH peer review are (1) expert assessment, (2) transparency, (3) impartiality, (4) fairness, (5) confidentiality, (6) integrity, and (7) efficiency.
| Headquarter | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.nih.gov |
| Company Status | Private |
NIH Competitors
NIH competitors include CDC Software, FDA, and NSF. NIH ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how NIH compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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NIH Employees
27 employees at NIH have reviewed NIH across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 27 NIH employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at NIH are not very pleased with their total compensation at NIH, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at NIH are generally satisfied with their team. 27 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. The majority believe the meetings at NIH are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at NIH believe the environment at NIH is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at NIH is comfortably fast. About 83% of the employees at NIH work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at NIH are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
NIH employees generally work 8.3 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at NIH report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
67% of NIH employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
NIH employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
NIH employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
75% of NIH employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining NIH - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining NIH is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. NIH employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
NIH KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of NIH's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 NIH employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?
Diversity & Inclusion at NIH
Diverse employees at NIH score the company 61/100 across various culture categories, placing NIH in the Bottom 20% of companies on Comparably with 11-50 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at NIH across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
NIH Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
NIH PTO
NIH's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. NIH's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?
NIH Careers
NIH Jobs
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Candidates By Department
Admin | 100% |
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Candidates By Location
Washington | 100% |
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding NIH
Who is the CEO of NIH?
NIH CEO is Francis Collins, their score by employees is 68
What is NIH eNPS?
The eNPS for NIH is 4
Who are NIH competitors?
NIH main competitors are CDC Software, FDA, NSF
What are the benefits at NIH?
NIH perks and benefits are Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, PTO / Vacation Policy, Paid Holidays & 401K / Retirement Plan
Who is NIH leadership?
are part of NIH leadership, Francis Collins is the CEO
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