World Bank Group reviews

HR's decision to only hire on term contract, in most cases for 2-3 years, makes relocation a tough decision, especially considering that staff are granted a G4 visa which requires that they leave the United States within 90 days upon contract end. This is probably the main reason why politics are so ingrained, and conflict is managed so poorly, ultimately, resulting in that ethical issues be managed behind closed doors, and that decision making churns at cost of effectiveness.

Too much international travel, office politics, bureaucratic, often expected to work 24/7 due to different time zones involved. Very slow promotion. Diversity including gender is emphasized but still male dominant work place. Your experience totally depends on your managers/directors. Different job contracts, some are permanent and some are only 2-year and it doesn't really depend on your ability, more to do how and when you enter the company. There are a small number of employees who are not motivated but are just there to retire...