Stable employment, don't expect promotions, security makes it hard to leave - Legal Assistant World Bank Group Employee Review

5.0
Jan 10, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

*Working with talented diverse colleagues *Flexible work schedule, the WBG was among the first employers ready to roll out work from home for all employees across all levels *Upper management (WBG wide) and local supervisors are very clear about COVID impacts and changes; working with staff that have risks or different issues *Reimbursement on spent $ on technology to work from home (although it took a while for my dept. to get on board)

Cons

*Very difficult to move laterally or up in the organization, no matter what degree or experience you have gained *Management has a very limited mindset on employee's abilities (for example people of a certain title are only able to do a certain task) *The "limited mindset" is something seen across the institution and co-workers which lowers moral for A-C employees

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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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