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United Nations reviews

4.0

77% would recommend to a friend

(2,244 total reviews)

António Guterres

75% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

United Nations has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 2,244 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
Aug 7, 2025

Programme Assistant

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and great minds.

Cons

Very competitive, and potential to feel stuck.

3.0
Jun 13, 2025

Too much little pay

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Health insurance is good but still expensive

Cons

Too much to pay for taxes and the charge staff assessment

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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