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IREX (International Research & Exchanges Board)

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Overworked and underpaid - Manager IREX (International Research & Exchanges Board) Employee Review

2.0
Feb 23, 2021
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Pros

Mission-oriented organization filled with brilliant and passionate people who are contributing to programs that make a difference.

Cons

Unsustainably heavy workload, unrealistic deadlines, and that Low pay for junior staff across the organization. A corporate culture that expects you to keep your head down and do whatever is takes to get the work done without complaining. Little acknowledgement to team member contributions, sacrifices, or addressing poor work conditions.

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IREX (International Research & Exchanges Board) Response
4y
Dear IREXer, We appreciate your valuable feedback and time taken to provide it. We too are just as delighted to have such brilliant and passionate staff on board as together, we strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people, and communities thrive. IREX values every member of our team. Our goal is to make the every day work life experience a pleasant and positive one for all staff and we understand that compensation is a major factor in attaining this goal. IREX recently completed a three-month comprehensive salary analysis of our staff, and we are happy to report that we successfully adjusted the salaries for 42% of our staff members based at Headquarters. This is huge for IREX and we take pride in this accomplishment. We will continue to evaluate all staff compensation attract and retain talent at IREX. IREX is proud to offer flexible work schedules that best suit our employees. We encourage you to speak with your supervisor to discuss any challenges you are facing regarding your workload and deadlines and we ask that you work together to see how our various flexible work options can assist in providing you with the desired work-life balance. You are also more than welcome to speak with a member of the HR team for additional assistance. You are a valued member of the team and we hope that you will continue to champion the cause and mission of IREX. All the best, Your HR Team

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IREX (International Research & Exchanges Board) Response
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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
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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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