CENTER FOR DISEASE DYNAMICS, ECONOMICS & POLICY Reviews

The work can be demanding at times and striking a healthy work-life balance is a must. The organization would benefit from more mid-level researchers (e.g., post-docs) who can support and provide technical guidance and assist senior level researchers in the responsibility of developing junior staff. Closer adherence to the policies, guidelines, and resources articulated in the employee handbook would also help provide greater structure and harmony in the workplace (within and between offices), and improve communication between junior and senior level staff (e.g., annual performance reviews, opportunities for promotion).

There is a serious lack of communication between the Delhi and DC offices, which can be very demotivating. There is very little support or advice offered for RAs, making for a very inefficient and frustrating working environment. There is no opportunity for growth within the organization. RAs are seen as dispensable by the organization and tend to stay no longer than one year. Witnessing the treatment of staff by senior management was disturbing. Consistent management absence from staff meetings and calls arranged by management is a classic example of the ongoing behaviour that is deemed as acceptable by CDDEP.