21st century science and technology but stuck in early 20th century on treating its people - Finance and Accounting Draper Employee Review

2.0
1 Sept 2020
Recommend
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Pros

National Security industry allows Draper to offer competitive 403(b) and salary greater than the median salary in Boston’s market.

Cons

HR s/b it’s own independent business unit to listen to employees concerns and to genuinely be unbiased. Senior Finance Managers are untrustworthy and unprofessional. The leadership applies fear tactics as a method to motivate staff. Since the summer of 2017, Senior Finance Managers cultivated a toxic culture. In a 28 month period commencing the fall of 2017, Finance and Accounting experienced an attrition rate of 40 key personnel. To conclude, many administrative personnel of color experienced institutional racism.

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5.0
15 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great culture and brilliant colleagues. Strong and relevant mission. Interesting, challenging, and diverse work. Managers are supportive and inclusive.

Cons

Company wide communication could improve at times.

3.0
19 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

lots of opportunity and horizontal growth, supportive group leaders

Cons

innovation moves slowly and there is a lot of bureaucracy

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