Does World Bank Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, World Bank Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at World Bank Group. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at World Bank Group?

84% of World Bank Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated World Bank Group 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at World Bank Group?

Consultant (727) , Short-term Consultant (STC) (365) , Analyst (138) , Investment Analyst (107) , Intern (81) , Economist (78) , Investment Officer (67) , Senior Consultant (61) , Operations Officer (48) , Program Assistant (48) , Extended Term Consultant (44) , Operations Analyst (40) , Senior Economist (34) , Short-term Consultant (34) , Specialist (31)

What are the pros of working at World Bank Group according to real employee reviews?

"People are great and you get to see many different cultures from around the world." ((in 247 reviews)); "Great colleagues with projects require a dedicated focus" ((in 243 reviews)); "Good benefits and intellectually stimulating" ((in 222 reviews)); "good salary and competitive globally" ((in 168 reviews)); "Great opportunities for learning and professional development" ((in 100 reviews))

What are the cons of working at World Bank Group according to real employee reviews?

"1. Poor management across different verticals" ((in 90 reviews)); "Slow career progression: I've seen people in the same position for 10+ years." ((in 77 reviews)); "IT managers are bad." ((in 61 reviews)); "No job security as a consultant and you are forced to worry every few months about the next job." ((in 56 reviews)); "Long hours and little to none work" ((in 39 reviews))

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World Bank Group reviews

4.1

84% would recommend to a friend

(2,931 total reviews)

Ajay Banga

83% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Senior management

World Bank Group has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,931 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The World Bank Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finanzen industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

4.0

Oct 2, 2008

International and focussed

Marketing consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I'm a Consultant, so i'm slightly insulated from some Bank policies and politics, but i've been very impressed at how collegial, cooperative, and consistent the groups i've worked with are. There's LOTS of politics, but you'll work with the best and brightest from every point on the globe, all focussed on reducing poverty. Great cafeteria and benefits.

Cons

Often the Bank seems like more of a place for people to pontificate and discuss, rather than solve. Getting projects approved, especially if they involve a change from the way things have been done in the past is challenging--just try to explain the benefits of using facebook on a communications project to a senior manager who's only interaction with the internet is through email.

3.0

Sep 9, 2008

Tipping point for the World Bank?

Senior financial management specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Two reasons - the mission of the organization (a world free of poverty) and if you are in "operations" you will have countless opportunities to travel across the globe - but it often comes with a steep price of (i) heavy and demanding work loads and (ii) poor work/life balance.

Cons

large and stiffling bureaucracy; long hours - travelling and being away from home for weeks at a time; poor performance management systems - although staff complaints have been constant for years, management has not taken any serious action; HR management is very weak; compensation used to be the best around - but no loger as opportunities in the private sector (not just in the US) are much more competitive and the Bank is losing its ability to recruit and retain the best talent.

1.0

Sep 3, 2008

World Bank - You ain't going to make a difference in the world.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and compensation for employees high up the corporate ladder.

Cons

The Bank does not want to appear too "progressive, recognizing real world issues" - A quote from my boss. Yes It is true that political issues, concerns are at the foreground of all work. Anyone thinking that he/she will make a difference in the world while working at the World Bank has a lot to learn about bureaucracy.

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