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World Resources Institute

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Interesting work environment and great colleagues - Specialist World Resources Institute Employee Review

5.0
15 Aug 2019
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Pros

I really enjoy working here because of the diversity of projects that I get to work on, and my extremely motivated and passionate colleagues. Even though I'm one of the younger and newer employees, I feel like my supervisors always allow my voice to be heard. I'm also able to propose and pursue projects that I want to work on with all the support I need.

Cons

After reading through other reviews, I agree that career advancement and professional development is something WRI does need to work on. They recently hired several new HR personnel who are making efforts to make salary increases and career advancement a more transparent process. I would also like to report that my on-boarding process was smooth and organized, and I think they have also taken steps to improve this process as well. I agree with other feedback that salaries are lower than one might fetch in the private sector. Especially with the cost of living in DC, this can be problematic.

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Cons

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Pros

Mission-driven work - Smart , friendly and passionate colleagues - Global impact - Collaborative culture - Strong reputation — Flexible / progressive work environment - Innovation-oriented Diverse international perspective A leadership that cares: the global leadership stepped in when U.S. funding was unexpectedly canceled, providing financial support for several programs for a few months to give teams time to secure new funding sources.

Cons

Resource constraints affecting efficiency: working with limited staffing and budgets sometimes made it challenging to execute projects efficiently Compensation compared to the private sector: salaries are noticeably lower than for private-sector roles, which is especially challenging in a city like NYC. Project direction influenced by funding priorities: I noticed that donor and grant priorities often shaped the direction of projects. Career progression tied to funding cycles: advancement opportunities often depended on program funding rather than purely on performance.

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