Rainforest Alliance reviews

Some poor management, especially on development, finance, HR and communications teams. Some staff were not particularly motivated. HR staff not very accessible or good at their jobs. Some disconnect between mission and day-to-day work in New York office.

Extremely weak, indecisive senior management. Organization spends too much time fighting internally (Programs vs Finance & Admin) than on what needs to be done to work more effectively and efficiently. Too much time and resources spent on preparing and planning for various organization-wide initiatives, with very limited follow-through, if at all. Overall, a shortsighted and highly reactive organization. Most Managers and Directors do not have the basic skills to manage and lead teams, and there are no funds to invest on their training, even if the organization were inclined to do so. High turnover rate, especially in recent months. More change to come especially with the recent departure of the CFO and the coming departure of three of his Director-level direct reports who resigned at the same time. The CEO is leaving as well. It will definitely be an interesting and challenging time ahead for those who remain in the organization.