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The Nature Conservancy

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The Nature Conservancy has great staff to work with, but too much corporate baggage and "caste system" negatives - Anonymous employee The Nature Conservancy Employee Review

4.0
Jul 6, 2021
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Pros

Strong commitment to conservation, fantastic field staff who are dedicated to managing the resources. Great compensations and benefits.

Cons

Embrace of rigid "top down" corporate structure negatively impacts creativity and morale. Planning processes can take years, and can lead to a cynical view of leadership. Staff can be reluctant to speak out in fear of reprisals.

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The Nature Conservancy Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We love all of the items you mentioned such as our mission, people and benefits. Embodying a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in is important to us! When decisions are made at the top many factors come into play. One of them is the way it will impact all of our employees. Our goal is to create an environment where people feel respected and heard. Although we strive for innovation, we understand that the growing complexity of our work creates challenges. We would like to hear more about your experience and ways we can improve. Please email us at recruiting@tc.org.

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