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The Nature Conservancy

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The Nature Conservancy reviews

3.9

72% would recommend to a friend

(869 total reviews)
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Jennifer Morris

87% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

The Nature Conservancy has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 869 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The The Nature Conservancy employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Nonprofit & NGO industry (3.7 stars).

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869 reviews
5.0
Dec 16, 2022
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Pros

I feel like I must say that the culture at this organization is top notch, and this is attributable to the professionalism on display in every department whether HR, Finance, IT, Marketing, Government relations, the administrative office staff, the scientists, etc. Not to mention the executive leadership team and the board of directors. To have this kind of culture is no small feat and it's obvious that HR works hard to onboard new people and make them aware of all the standard operating procedures and ethics guidelines that are there to protect everyone and the organization. As a new employee of about 6 months, I was awestruck by how welcoming and diverse the organization truly is. The systems that are in place ensure that you have the ability to be really successful here and that your work is valued. Your input is also valued, and I highly respect my managers and their experiences and look forward to tapping their knowledge and wisdom as I continue on my journey here. What's also admirable is TNC's focus on their staff as people and their goal of having a true work-life balance at the organization. It's no wonder I have colleagues who have been here for decades. I can honestly say that I am motivated to do my job to the best of my ability and learn as much as I can with the hopes of career advancement in the future.

Cons

The organization is open to feedback, and it does seek to improve. They ask you what they could be doing better so they never rest on their laurels. So, I don't really have cons. Well, if I were to say one thing maybe it would be that perhaps more frequent communications and a settled philosophy on how people will work post-covid (well, post the 2020 lockdown version of covid) would be welcome.

2.0
Jan 22, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

- Organization with vast resources to bring to bear on an issue or subject area - A renewed commitment to intersectional diversity and inclusion appears to be making strides in the TNC workplace - State chapter model is powerful tool to engage communities in a way that best suits the community in question, rather than a heavy-handed top-down approach - At the World Office (WO), there are numerous working groups and "extracurricular" organizations to connect TNC employees across divisions and floors

Cons

- Managerial quality is not standard across the organization, with a mixed bag of outstanding managers and ones who do not take managerial best practices and standards seriously. These include very basic best practices of how to deliver timely feedback, set goals for their team, privacy concerns regarding personal information, encouraging and allowing professional development, and identifying and responding to workflow problems. - Unprofessional HR, including being told when meeting in person to file a workplace complaint that "I know [the manager] and that doesn't sound like them. You should be careful what you say about your coworkers." This was my only one-on-one interaction with an HR employee and it was extremely negative and disheartening. - Uncompetitive compensation - Uninspiring growth and promotion potential

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The Nature Conservancy Response
7y
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. I am very sorry to hear about your experience. It's disheartening being, that I am a member of the HR team and that does not reflect the support we are committed to providing to our colleagues. I do want to inform you that the HR department has recently revamped our 2 day supervising training workshop required for all supervisors and managers. This workshop focuses on managing challenges, coaching, importance of great leadership, etc. Please contact us directly at recruiting@tnc so we can hear more about your experience and discuss ways to improve.
3.0
Jul 26, 2017
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Pros

Wonderful colleagues. Smart, team players. Work makes a huge difference to the health of the planet. Flexible hours/location. Benefits are good. Mostly ethical.

Cons

Continual "re-organization" every year. Organization has a history (EEOC) of age discrimination and forcing employees out in an attempt to not pay severance. Every year colleagues with seniority were canned as a budgeting tool. Lots of diversity focus and splash on the website but very little actual diversity.

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The Nature Conservancy Response
7y
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are happy to know you enjoyed doing meaningful work with great colleagues. We would love to learn more about your experience and how we can improve. Please email us at recruiting@tnc.org to share additional feedback.
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