No better or worse than any fast-growing company - Anonymous employee PLOS Employee Review

3.0
Jul 30, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good benefits, some cool people, interesting and exciting mission/vision. Education programs, including reimbursements. Nonprofit, so you get to feel good about where you work. Great if you have good self confidence and a basically positive, cheerful outlook, and if you thrive in a very stratified work environment and/or are good at office politics.

Cons

Though it's a nonprofit, it's got a corporate "feel". High turnover due to poor managers and low company cohesiveness. Poor morale in some units, good in others. Some managers are mean/vindictive, others are weak, only a few are good managers. Very political workplace as you rise in the ranks. Don't work here if you are emotionally sensitive and struggle with self esteem - it can be a snake pit. Be very selective in how and to whom you tell the "truth".

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5.0
Nov 26, 2025
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Pros

Ambitious and idealistic, so plenty of opportunities to contribute creatively.

Cons

Ambitions are sometimes too high.

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PLOS Response
5mo
Hello- thank you very much for taking the time to write your review. We read and appreciate each one. I think your comment on ambitions is very interesting and I'll be sharing with leadership. Take care!
4.0
Nov 23, 2025
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Pros

Co-workers are great and hard working.

Cons

Opportunities for career advancement is limited on some teams.

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PLOS Response
5mo
Thanks so much for your review. We appreciate your time and thoughtful feedback. We are currently working on career advancement initiatives and believe this should be a core focus as we go into 2026 and beyond.
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