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Friends International

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Abusive top down micromanagement - Program Manager Friends International Employee Review

1.0
12 May 2020
Recommend
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Pros

They are very dedicated to the cause of child protection, they do it at a very local level, and they have a very strict child protection policy

Cons

The founder is micro managing every aspect of the organization, he oversees more than 30 middle managers, who are under-powered and have no room to do their job without checking everything with the founder, he doesn't trust anyone. Managers are abusive and use violent communication. No clear objectives and strategies are settled and the overall environment is stressful and confusing (everyone criticizes everyone)

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1.0
16 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Cool concept with the potential to help many people.

Cons

Not cool management, micromanage while at the same time giving no direction. Ego-based leadership rather than strategic.

2.0
21 Apr 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The organization really helps people in need and has dedicated staff that do a lot with limited resources.

Cons

Working conditions, especially at headquarters, are a joke. Forcing staff to sit outside in the heat to do computer-based jobs. Limited fans with temperatures reaching 40+ degrees regularly. The core management and the founder regularly displays bullying behavior towards staff. Salaries are low.

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