If it wasn't for the mission... - Anonymous employee Kiva Employee Review

2.0
Mar 13, 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Staff and interns, especially long timers, are passionate, supportive and kind. Impactful organization that has done well and has new, exciting initiatives. Very strong internship and fellowship program.

Cons

Leadership - they don't seem to truly hear the voices of the staff. There's a lack of value and appreciation - not appreciating who has been there and done the work before they swept in. Hiring from the business world can be great - we need diversity and strong skills - but operating like a corporation in a cold way is not what we came for. There's a total lack of trust in the leadership. They get rid of people, who they say aren't needed, then hire for the roles again. This has happened multiple times in different departments.

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Kiva Response
7y
Thank you so much for your review. While it is hard to hear, I appreciate the spirit in which it was provided. Kiva is going through a lot of amazing changes and transformations. We are in the process of launching many new game changing products to create a financially inclusive world and as we all know, change is often difficult. I would love to grab coffee to see how I can best support you in this transition. I hope you reach out. pam@kiva.org

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