DevelopmentAid has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 54 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there.
Non-competitive salary
Non-professional colleagues (company hires most cheap developers) and department director
Any suggestions are turned down.
Depressive atmosphere in the department
DevelopmentAid Response
1y
I am sorry you had this experience, I really hope you will find another company that will satisfy all you need and expectations.
Aggressive micromanagement, managers don't know how to sell, toxic environment, waste of employee's time, extremely long and useless meetings, low salaries, ask for more sales but are closed to paying more, cap on bonus.
A lot of good reviews were asked to be written by the management after a bad review was posted.
DevelopmentAid Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your negative experience and take your concerns seriously. We recognize the importance of clear communication, healthy work environments, and fair compensation. Your input will be shared with leadership as we continue working to improve these aspects of our culture.
There are some dedicated colleagues who genuinely care about their work and support each other. The potential for professional growth exists if you can navigate the challenging environment.
Cons
Sales goals have been raised by 20% annually for the last four years without any salary adjustments since 2019. The company is struggling financially (especially after USAID cuts), leading to a toxic work environment where air conditioning is turned off in summer and heating is inadequate in winter. Basic amenities like snacks and fruit have been eliminated to cut costs.
There is no respect for anyone’s private life; employees are expected to schedule meetings with clients across all time zones 24/7, and local managers do not allow employees to have personal time during nights or weekends.
Additionally, middle management lacks professionalism and essential leadership skills, resulting in excessive micromanagement and monitoring of employees, including their private social media accounts.
DevelopmentAid Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re sorry to hear about the challenges you faced and take your feedback seriously. Your suggestions regarding communication, management training, and employee well-being are valuable and will be shared with leadership as we continue working toward a more supportive and sustainable work environment.
According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, DevelopmentAid employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at DevelopmentAid. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.
71% of DevelopmentAid employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated DevelopmentAid 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.
"The company fosters an exceptionally supportive and collaborative work environment, where colleagues are always willing to assist and share knowledge."