Great people, interesting work - Investment Officer World Bank Group Employee Review

5.0
Dec 28, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Did not realize how good I had it until I left. Some of pros: - People - Interesting projects on leading development issues - Benefits - Travel / travel benefits - Networking - Global office infrastructure

Cons

There are frustrating aspects of the culture: - Decisions made based on politics - Excessive internal bureaucracy - Slow moving - Lack of professional development - Dependence on consultants

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Pros

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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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