okay place to be - Anonymous employee World Bank Group Employee Review

3.0
Apr 18, 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

smart colleagues, diverse group, professionally challenging, easy access to information on best practices in development economics and many other fields

Cons

many staff underperform but remain and even advance due to internal politics often related to nationality groups, many lack practical expertise in their professional field

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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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