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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
Mar 19, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Nice projects to work for.

Cons

Need for more funding and people

5.0
Mar 16, 2025

Experience in reaching

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Diverse environment, honing your professional experience, deeper understanding of how international politics works

Cons

Highly competitive recruitment process, slow and bureaucratic decision-making, and job insecurity due to short-term contracts. Political influences can sometimes overshadow merit-based decisions, and employees often face high workloads and stress, especially in crisis situations. Career growth can be slow, and navigating complex internal policies can be frustrating. Many positions require frequent relocations, sometimes to conflict zones or challenging environments, while salary disparities between contract types can lead to dissatisfaction. Additionally, maintaining a healthy work-life balance can be difficult, depending on the role and duty station.

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