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      3.8

      70% would recommend to a friend

      (1,407 total reviews)
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      David Miliband

      71% approve of CEO

      42% positive business outlook

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      4.2

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.9

      Culture & values

      3.6

      Work/Life balance

      3.5

      Career opportunities

      3.4

      Compensation and benefits

      3.3

      Senior management

      International Rescue Committee has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,407 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The International Rescue Committee employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the ONG y Organizaciones sin fines de lucro industry (3.7 stars).

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      1K reviews
      4.0
      Sep 3, 2014

      Amazing organization, but not the best at training employees

      Program officer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Wonderful work culture, your colleagues are there to provide support if needed. Great at sending to you in the field to get a better sense of on-the-ground programs (and this is a major plus because it gives you great insight as to how to effectively run programs within the 'real world' context). I was very impressed with everyone that worked there - you can't get away with working here with a poor work ethic. Dedicated, smart, hard-working people throughout. I was proud to work there.

      Cons

      Departments can be stretched thin in providing the needed support and training to new comers who may need that extra bit of attention when first starting out at the company. Burn-out (lots of requirements and not enough guidance to know that you're heeding them). Pay could be better, but then remember what you're working for and the % of resources that goes towards meaningful and much needed programs abroad.

      2.0
      Dec 18, 2013

      Great pool of employees

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Hands on experience, Great coworkers-everyone genuinely wants to bring change to the clients served, Compelling mission, As it has been around for years, it has good name in the humanitarian community,

      Cons

      Management is disconnected from what is really happening on the ground (intentionally or unintentionally) Very low pay Hierarchal and top-bottom management style No career development opportunity Most employees burnout that results in high turnover How the organization looks from outside and what it's inside is very different

      4.0
      Mar 7, 2013

      Great client population and diverse team

      Employment specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I loved working with people from all over the world, and refugee resettlement is obviously very rewarding work--helping people who have experienced unimaginable suffering to start a new life. If you are looking for a rich, cultural experience and fulfilling work helping people, you will likely find IRC an exciting, enjoyable place to work. I have a masters in social work, and the work at IRC fit well with my values. Most clients--though they don't have much by our standards when they arrive--are so thankful to be starting a new life here where they can feel safe and have their physical needs met. They trust you immediately to help them get on their feet here in the U.S., and it's very inspiring to watch them adapt. Working with refugees is a constant reminder that we are so blessed to live here.

      Cons

      In social services, you typically have limited resources and high turnover. That is the case with IRC as well. You want to be able to help each client more, but the amount of resources for each refugee family is allocated by the government. That can be frustrating.

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