Does Global Refuge pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Global Refuge employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Global Refuge. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Global Refuge?

81% of Global Refuge employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Global Refuge 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.6 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Global Refuge?

Program Officer (13) , Case Manager (8) , Manager (5) , HSPRS Case Manager (3) , Senior Program Officer (3) , Application Administrator (2) , HS/PRS Case Manager (2) , PRS Intervention Case Manager (2) , Program Specialist (2) , Recruiter (2)

What are the pros of working at Global Refuge according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits, ability to have work" ((in 20 reviews)); "Great people and culture ruined by DOGE" ((in 9 reviews)); "Great work/life balance and remote work possibilities." ((in 7 reviews)); "Amazing staff and mission." ((in 5 reviews)); "this company has some of the most committed and driven employees I've ever worked with." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Global Refuge according to real employee reviews?

"Upper management seems entirely unconnected to the rest of the staff and decisions affecting the entire agency and partner agencies frequently appear to be made in a vacuum." ((in 4 reviews)); "This led to significant mistrust among her peers, including her direct manager of over a decade, who openly expressed his doubts about her integrity." ((in 3 reviews)); "Salaries are better elsewhere in this industry" ((in 2 reviews))

What are employees saying about Global Refuge layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Global Refuge layoffs and their outlook for job security at Global Refuge in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Global Refuge locations?

Baltimore , Chicago , Newark , Washington , Indianapolis , Calumet City , Charlotte , San Antonio , Cincinnati , California City , Waterbury , Wexford , Winchester , Greenville , Atlanta , Florida City

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Global Refuge reviews

4.2

81% would recommend to a friend

(102 total reviews)

Krishanti OMara Vignarajah

92% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.8

Diversity & inclusion

4.6

Culture & values

4.5

Work/Life balance

4.4

Compensation and benefits

4.2

Senior management

4.2

Career opportunities

Global Refuge has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 102 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Global Refuge employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

102 reviews

5.0

Jun 18, 2026

Great remote job with supportive leadership, but less responsibility

Program officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Remote position, great job, slower paced coming from direct service work, amazing leadership, pay is great.

Cons

Less responsibility than expected, positions affected by government grants

5.0

Jun 2, 2026

Family-like environment, but grants cause instability

Program officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great family like environment on the right team

Cons

Some positions grant based. Grants not paid, positions terminated.

5.0

May 14, 2026

Great work culture but concerns over job stability

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Remote/hybrid work options Great work culture Mission-oriented organization

Cons

Many jobs depend on unreliable grant fundings Two years of layoffs

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Jobs at Global Refuge

Communications Specialist

Immigration Legal Advisor- Temporary

Case Management Supervisor (Bilingual)

HS/PRS Case Manager - Southeast