Joining NPR - Employee Onboarding
Employee Sentiment
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining NPR is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. NPR 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.
Meet Your Managers
Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at NPR are rated a B-. At NPR most employees said they received feedback once a quarter or once a year. 80% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at NPR.
Negotiate Salary
If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 33% of employees at NPR said they negotiated their salaries. On average, NPR employees earn $91,979. NPR ranks in the Top 30% for compensation in Washington, DC. Learn More about Salaries at NPR.
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Get Acclimated
Now that you’ve joined NPR, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At NPR the most common answer selected by employees is a >1 hour break. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at NPR, many employees say it’s because of the comfort & familiarity.
Professional Development
NPR ranks in the Bottom 15% of companies for professional development in Washington, DC. 25% of employees said they had a mentor at the office. Learn More about Professional Development at NPR.
