Ask how many staff have resigned in the last year - werkgeversreview Anonieme werknemer bij Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights

2,0
3 okt 2014
Anonieme werknemer
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Goedkeuring directeur
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Pluspunten

You may have the opportunity to rub elbows with celebrities or visit Hyannis Port, and you get to say you work for the Kennedys. That looses its appeal after a while. Management has big ideas and aims to help people, but their success is questionable

Minpunten

Despite good intentions, there are often no real plans on how to accomplish goals (no theory of change) or whether goals are really feasible. There isn't really a central mission to the organization and the diversity of programs they have really reflect their tendency to chase money (private money, not grants) instead of being strategic. Junior staff are not supported and there is little hope for advancement. Most staff are unhappy. I know online reviews are hard to judge for their honesty, but I'll say this, if you are considering a position, ask them how many people have resigned in the past year. There tends to be a mass exodus about every 2 years.

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5,0
12 feb 2026
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Great environment, interesting strategic litigation work.

Minpunten

No cons at all !

2,0
17 jun 2025
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Pluspunten

- The Business & Human Rights team is filled with a passionate, high-performing, and creative leader who can curate peer forums and investment conferences for meaningful dialogue and connection. - Under the leadership of the Head of Investor Relations, the organization was able to delivered a historic success for the annual summer investor conference — both in reputation and in fundraising impact across the organization. - Mission-driven culture with significant external visibility and opportunity to drive systemic change.

Minpunten

- The COO lacks the strategic and operational acumen required to support or scale the organization's most impactful investor initiatives. His decision-making often slows momentum and demoralizes staff, especially those driving measurable results. - There is a noticeable disconnect between operations and programmatic work, leading to internal friction and inefficiencies. - Concerns exist internally about financial transparency by the highest-level position of leadership, specifically around discretionary funds. This is an area that merits independent review to ensure donor trust and regulatory compliance. - Underpay and overwork

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