Does Iowa Workforce Development pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Iowa Workforce Development employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Iowa Workforce Development. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Iowa Workforce Development?

50% of Iowa Workforce Development employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Iowa Workforce Development 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.4 for culture and values and 2.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Iowa Workforce Development?

Workforce Advisor (8) , Career Planner (2) , Employer Liability Specialist (2) , Employment Specialist (2)

What are the pros of working at Iowa Workforce Development according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are great, IPERS is great" ((in 8 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Iowa Workforce Development locations?

Des Moines , Mason City , Council Bluffs , Chicago , Creston , Davenport , Fort Dodge

Iowa Workforce Development reviews

2.8

50% would recommend to a friend

(35 total reviews)

Elisabeth Buck

38% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

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Iowa Workforce Development has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 35 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Iowa Workforce Development employee rating is 23% below average for employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

35 reviews

1.0

Jun 18, 2026

Good benefits and WFH option, but poor management culture

Employer liability specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are good. Option for WFH.

Cons

Micro management, lack of communication and transparency. A gotcha attitude by leadership where you feel like they're out to focus on your error and never value the good stuff you bring.

3.0

Jun 12, 2026

Work from home in a call center role

Workforce advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You can work from home.

Cons

This is a call center and a customer service job.

1.0

Oct 4, 2024

Do not try to think for yourself

Trainer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are good comparatively speaking

Cons

Disappointing lack of leadership, more focus on putting up barriers for jobseekers and gossiping/putting others down. Shady behavior. If you want to be paid to be a full time bully this is the right company for you

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