Seems inspiring, but internal politics prevent impact - Recensione dipendente - Program Officer presso Gates Foundation

2,0
24 giu 2016
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

-Admirable mission -Passionate colleagues -Work with experts in your field and people doing interesting things -Good benefits

Svantaggi

-Very political and bureaucratic, like working in a dysfunctional government department -Stuck in an "ivory tower", force implementation of strategies because leadership "think" they will work, without really gathering data or information from practitioners in the field -Lots of turf wars and political backstabbing -Because there is virtually no internal promotion, all leaders are from outside the Foundation. Many are experts in their field, but many are not, so combine a lack of expertise with a lack of competence. -Often tone deaf around how initiatives are playing out in the field -Has a reputation in the field of being unpredictable and prone to goose chases

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Risposta di Gates Foundation
9y
Thanks so much for your feedback about your experiences as a Program Officer here. While, it's always difficult to hear about your negative experience, I appreciate your point of view and would welcome a discussion directly with you if you so desire. Thanks pam.yanchik@gatesfoundation.org

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5,0
24 apr 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Everyone is aligned to the mission. Fantastic benefits.

Svantaggi

These could be pros for some but travel and ambiguity are things to deal with

3,0
8 giu 2026
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Mission-based work Diverse, passionate employee base Healthcare benefit Parental leave and support Unlimited PTO

Svantaggi

Poor work-life balance Perfectionist culture Unreasonable expectations with working hours High levels of burnout Retaliation for setting boundaries with working hours Culture resistant to prioritization of work

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