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4.0

77% would recommend to a friend

(2,241 total reviews)

António Guterres

74% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

United Nations has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,241 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The United Nations employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Regierung & öffentliche Verwaltung industry (3.6 stars).

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2K reviews
5.0
Oct 30, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

International and Multicultural Environment – You get to work with colleagues from all over the world, exposing you to diverse cultures, languages, and professional backgrounds. Strong Mission and Purpose – The work is meaningful, contributing directly to peacekeeping, humanitarian assistance, and global development goals. Good Benefits and Job Security

Cons

Bureaucracy and Slow Decision-Making – Processes can be heavily administrative, making innovation and rapid action difficult. Limited Career Progression – Promotions can be slow and often depend more on internal politics or funding cycles than on performance. Challenging Duty Stations – Some missions are located in hardship or conflict areas, with limited living conditions and high stress.

4.0
Oct 30, 2025

UN

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

good salaries compared to market

Cons

no job stability, mostly short term contracts

4.0
Oct 18, 2025

Programme Analyst

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good annual leave and dependent subsidiary

Cons

Not easy to advance in salary or career

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