Terrible managers, lots of politics, exploitative, culture of silence and fear - Associate Program Officer WIPO Employee Review

1.0
19 Jul 2019
Recommend
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Pros

It's a golden cage, especially if you're fixed term. WIPO's the richest UN agency and has a corporate feel. Beautiful buildings and outward work environment.

Cons

Corrupt and politicized management and promotions, scandals, toxicity galore, sexual harassment, incompetence, narcissism. HR treats employees like the enemy. DG rules the his kingdom with an iron fist. Rules mean nothing. Few fixed term staff, most showed up 20 years ago with few skills and never left nor learned. Everyone else works hard but don't bet on a promotion unless you're connected.

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5.0
7 Sept 2023
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Pros

This position is flexible as it allows you to work on your own schedule at your own pace. You just need to return projects by the deadline; you are given ample time to do so. You receive exposure to a wide range of technical fields, develop your critical eye, learn how to quickly spot patterns, and refine your understanding of linguistic nuance. My colleagues are highly respectful and professional. It is a pleasure to work with them. You are paid by your volume output, not by your time, so it is motivating to work efficiently. You are given feedback on a monthly basis with a percentage of overall quality.

Cons

This position may be difficult for those who struggle with time management, but it is also a great opportunity to develop this skill. It is not clear how the feedback quality percentage is calculated.

1.0
7 Jan 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- management is not good at all

Cons

They do not care for employees

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