World Bank Group reviews

- Terrible contracting and employment conditions. As an international organization IFC is not subject to any labor laws so there's abuse of consultants. This leads to anxiety for contract renewal (and visa status) and often abuse that cannot be reported because then the consultants lose their jobs. - Hiring is done through networking or you need to be a world renowned expert to even have a chance at the most basic of positions. - Middle management is selected through the ranks of the technical staff who are amazing at their technical work but don't have a clue how to manage people. Thus the crushing majority of managers are tragically horrible at managing and empowering people.

The organization is extremely hierarchical, with a lot of time spent ensuring that you consult others within the organization. In addition, the opportunities for career advancement can be challenging, as there is little flexibility or mobility and you basically have to hope that a position opens above you. The short-term consultants have it the worst, being treated as disposable. This poor treatment of low-level staff is especially galling considering the generous salaries and plush treatment that high-level staff receive. Finally, the people in staff roles are so overworked themselves that they have a hard time advocating for others. Not a supportive work environment overall.