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IREX (International Research & Exchanges Board)

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Fulfilling work, but at a cost. - Anonymous IREX (International Research & Exchanges Board) Employee Review

1.0
Sep 7, 2019
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Pros

Some staff are absolutely wonderful and do incredible work. The commitment they show to the organization's mission is unwavering.

Cons

Extremely low pay, even if you have an advanced degree, with high expectations, long hours, and disrespectful managers. A huge culture of elitism based on your job title. Toxic masculinity persists. Managers, and even the CEO, often bully staff. As a privileged white woman, the CEO cares more about herself and the outward-facing direction of the organization than the staff, workplace culture, and inclusion. She has unilaterally fired multiple high-performing senior leadership simply because she doesn't work 'well' with them, and has personally berated and patronized multiple employees. She, along with other executive leadership, have cultivated reputations for being difficult to work with and exceedingly demanding. They are callous leaders, at best.

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Cons

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IREX (International Research & Exchanges Board) Response
6mo
Dear Former IREXer, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are glad to hear that you found your team members supportive and found mentorship and pay structures that met your expectations. Fostering a supportive and collaborative workspace where team members can thrive both professionally and personally is something we continually strive for, and it is encouraging to know that our efforts are making a difference. Thank you again for your contributions during your time at IREX. Wishing you much success in all of your future endeavors! Warm regards, IREX Global HR
2.0
Jul 6, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Flexibility for expectant parents and parents of young children.

Cons

A few years ago, the organization spoke boldly about empowering youth and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Yet over the past 18 months, it has quietly erased every reference to those commitments from its mission, values, and strategic focus. In a bid to align with the current administration, the organization has shifted its focus to artificial intelligence (AI), and its leadership team now reflects the administration's priorities. It presents as very inauthentic when it mutes the equity-driven efforts it once claimed were central to its identity.

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