It had its pros and cons, good work life balance but not much opportunities for development - Anonymous employee World Bank Group Employee Review

3.0
Mar 10, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

work life balance, international colleagues, pension

Cons

bureaucracy, hierarchy, lack of trust of young ppl

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Pros

Good work-life balance and culture

Cons

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Pros

- Good benefits for staff: PTO, salary, 3-4 days in office, nice cafeteria...

Cons

- Highly hierarchical organization with many (many) layers of management. - Limited opportunities for advancement due to low turnover in senior leadership positions. - Retaliation? Yes, sir. Employees may be reluctant to challenge leadership or speak up. - Modernization and organizational change happen slowly, with a government-like pace. - Global initiatives often lack sufficient international perspective, as decisions are frequently driven by US-based VPs and managers who are perceived as having the final word. - Too many VPs and too few junior staff, resulting in heavy workloads for junior employees with limited recognition, compensation, or opportunities for career growth.

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