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International Rescue Committee

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Had considered a career changed, then realized I needed to find purpose in my work. - Senior Recruiter International Rescue Committee Employee Review

5.0
24 Jun 2022
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Pros

Working with a kind and growth mindset team and organization. Trust driven leadership were you are given room to not only optimize your work but, question processes and participate in major improvements. Great mix of meaningful, entrepreneurial and yet organized work.

Cons

The organization is experiencing significant growth. Processes are changing rapidly, may be difficult for some to adapt. Compensated by significant growth opportunities.

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5.0
15 Jun 2026
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Pros

Flexible work schedule Great cause Dedicated staff

Cons

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2.0
22 Apr 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

You will meet some amazing and passionate people here who are truly there for the mission. Many came to this country as refugees and immigrants themselves and continue to devote their lives to helping others going through similar experiences. If you end up on the right team, it's an extremely rewarding job.

Cons

Unfortunately, the HQ upper management makes it a toxic place to work. VPs regularly undercut each other publicly (including at all-team meetings and gossiping negatively with staff), especially when potential job cuts were on the horizon. C-Suite didn't listen to staff concerns about upper management and didn't investigate major departures by dedicated staff who left due to poor management despite their dedication to the mission. Leaders picked favorites, ignoring work performance (excusing mediocre performance in some, having high standards for others), and preferred yes-men over staff who wanted to think more critically about the work. Projects were pushed too quickly, despite concerns that it could be detrimental to clients. Positions given to unqualified internal staff who wouldn't be interviewed for the role as external candidates. Senior leaders (director and above) are more focused on keeping their jobs than the mission and will use lower staff work for their own career growth/safety. DEI didn't seem to apply for senior leader roles, where there was little, if any, diversity.

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