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Associate Program Officer, Global Health - Associate Program Officer Gates Foundation Employee Review

5.0
May 4, 2018
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Pros

Great mission and incredible benefits

Cons

Work / life balance not always great.

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Gates Foundation Response
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Love hearing about your foundation experience. Interestingly, I learned at a recent gathering of HR heads of large foundations that the issue of work/life balance was a top concern across the entire sector. The weight we feel to make a positive difference often translates into long hours that can become contagious across teams. At BMGF, we will continue to think strategically about wellness and how culture can support each of us being at our best. -chris.ernst@gatesfoundation.org

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