American Heart Association Reviews

Pros

AHA has taken an active initiative during these hard times as we are experiencing a global pandemic. Our senior leadership provided us with working from home initiatives from the very beginning, however is continuously being proactive in providing us with helpful tips and resources for staff and their families during these times. The organization is also working together and has created specific ERGs for staff during these times to help one another and be resourceful and supportive towards one another.

Cons

It's been hard to work from home continuously in these times of crisis, however, great resources have been provided to the staff where working from home isn't always difficult.

Pros

The AHA/ASA is a non-profit organization, so I feel like all the work I'm doing is for a great cause, one that is very important to me. Being a science-based organization, decisions are not made lightly and are not based in subjectivity. I love working for an organization that I can observe benefit my own community through research funding, community outreach, and legislative work. My supervisors and coworkers have been incredibly supportive since day one. They have all helped to remove barriers and everyone jumps in to help each other when needed rather than competing. AHA/ASA has the benefit of being a National organization which people recognize and look to for guidance. There is opportunity for recognition and collaboration across the country as well as internationally. However, there are smaller teams throughout the organization that focus on the health of the local communities and support healthcare providers even in the most rural places.

Cons

As a large organization, sometimes changes can take a while to come to fruition. However, ideas and suggestions are heard and elevated to appropriate levels.

Pros

Great benefits, you receive all the positives of being a large organization

Cons

You are under high pressure all the time, no matter how much work you put in it’s never enough.

Pros

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, Passionate Colleagues and Management, Work-Life Balance, Great Benefits

Cons

Running Ideas/Approvals up the chain can take a while and can get lost, creating kinks in achieving change efficiently

Pros

Provides resources from professional development to mental health wellness resources. Truly cares about the personal growth of each employee.

Cons

Not coming from a medical community, it takes a while to understand all the acronyms and different systems used to track information. Luckily, there are trainings, but don't be discouraged when you need to take them multiple times!

Pros

The Heart Association is a very fair and classy organization to work for. Everyone is equipped with a bounty of resources and strong brand recognition to ease day to day operations. One of the highest paying NPO's out there.

Cons

The goals are extremely ambitious, so if one is not equipped to work in a very fast pace environment it may cause stress.