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World Resources Institute

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World Resources Institute a great place to work. - Senior Associate World Resources Institute Employee Review

4.0
Jul 14, 2008
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Pros

Opportunity to grow professionally, networking encouraged, supports values of respect, innovation, independence, integrity and urgency. Because WRI works at the intersection of environment and human needs, WRI's mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth's environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. WRI is forward-looking, deeply interested in partnerships, knowledge sharing and synergies, and employs staff from a variety of cultural, educational, and professional backgrounds.

Cons

Sometimes staff are stretched thin - heavy workloads per person. Because we are a non-profit reliant on grants and donations, project and staff funding sometimes becomes a problem when looking to maintain long-term research activities.

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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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