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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
4.0
Sep 22, 2025

international experience

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The organization provides exposure to complex policy work, humanitarian programs, and intergovernmental processes. While bureaucracy and lengthy decision-making can be challenging, the UN remains a unique platform for those passionate about multilateralism, sustainable development, and global cooperation.

Cons

Bureaucracy, job insecurity for juniors

4.0
Sep 22, 2025

Great place to work

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- interesting work - extremely rewarding - competitive pay

Cons

- lack of job security - administrative bureaucracy

5.0
Sep 18, 2025

Good place to Work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible with great compensation and fast paced environment

Cons

I dont find any cons

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