RTI International Reviews

Pros

RTI culture one of the best around. Employees care deeply about improving the human condition through science and research. Leadership is very involved and transparent about stances on current events, the need for employees to practice self care and balance life and work. RTI provides many onsite amenities for RTP area and works to provide similar considerations for offices in other states. They stand behind having employee resource groups and are committed to listening to the issues that affect diverse populations at RTI and strive to be inclusive. They have generous paid leave at the time of employee which increases over time.

Cons

Some health benefits are not as great as other companies I have worked for, though they are not bad. I currently do not use the RTI health care payer as several of my previous doctors ended up being out of network and the co-pays were higher at other providers.

Pros

I joined RTI in January 2020 and moved to North Carolina in February 2020. Only 6 weeks later we were required to work from home and under a stay put order in the state of North Carolina. While this was not the transition I had envisioned or wanted, RTI has done everything I hoped they would in this kind of situation. They have communicated often, through different mediums, with a variety of people sharing news. I believe that the Institute cares about their employees more than any firm I have worked for in the past. I have been welcomed into the organization and to my team even during this time of remote working. I am so glad that I have joined this great organization.

Cons

The Institute is working hard to break down the silos and engage people across the organization. There is always more to be done in this space.

Pros

Flexibility, Time, Staff, Friendly Work Environment

Cons

Temporary, Cannot set your own schedule

Pros

Great experience working on research projects straight out of college and was able to apply and build skills related to my economics degree. I had room to work independently but also collaborate and learn from colleagues.

Cons

a bit up tight, but as expected for such a well established and respected institution

Pros

Their mission is to improve the human condition by turning knowledge into practice and they live it! It makes me proud everyday to know that I work for a company filled with so many bright, caring, and innovative employees who work collaboratively to produce a multitude of projects that contribute broadly to increasing scientific knowledge and improving human living conditions and health. There is a very visible intent to provide transparency in leadership through regular meaningful communications from the president and senior staff. Even before the pandemic their support for telecommuters and diverse geographic regions was excellent. Although the central headquarters are in North Carolina, they have consistently risen above the narrow-minded and prejudicial surrounding views to provide open and strong support for diversity including regarding race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and sexual identity. Although everyone works very hard, the message is clearly and consistently to maintain balance. For those who work in one of the many locations, there are always exercise facilities for employee use. And they have employee resource groups for many different groups which help us to connect and support one another.

Cons

Basically its pretty awesome. At times people are pigeon-holed a bit due to their job title or degree. This can detract somewhat from using everyone to their full potential.

Pros

Recently they have taken steps to invest in the employees to grow their career! Also with respect to the Covid-19 pandemic the management and all employees have looked out for the health of staff first and the transition to working from home has been very smooth!

Cons

Often have too many things to do, but not enough time in the day to do everything!