Does World Bank Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, World Bank Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at World Bank Group. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at World Bank Group?

83% of World Bank Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated World Bank Group 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at World Bank Group?

Consultant (728) , Short-term Consultant (STC) (365) , Analyst (138) , Investment Analyst (108) , Intern (82) , Economist (78) , Investment Officer (68) , Senior Consultant (61) , Operations Officer (48) , Program Assistant (48) , Extended Term Consultant (44) , Operations Analyst (40) , Senior Economist (34) , Short-term Consultant (34) , Specialist (31)

What are the pros of working at World Bank Group according to real employee reviews?

"Great colleagues with projects require a dedicated focus" ((in 256 reviews)); "People in operational positions (working in a region or sector) are for the most part talented and smart." ((in 248 reviews)); "Good benefits and intellectually stimulating" ((in 218 reviews)); "Good remuneration and work/life balance" ((in 181 reviews)); "good salary and competitive globally" ((in 169 reviews))

What are the cons of working at World Bank Group according to real employee reviews?

"1. Poor management across different verticals" ((in 92 reviews)); "Slow career progression: I've seen people in the same position for 10+ years." ((in 76 reviews)); "IT managers are bad." ((in 59 reviews)); "No job security as a consultant and you are forced to worry every few months about the next job." ((in 58 reviews)); "Long hours and little to none work" ((in 39 reviews))

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World Bank Group reviews

4.1

83% would recommend to a friend

(2,933 total reviews)

Ajay Banga

83% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

World Bank Group has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,933 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The World Bank Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financeiro industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

5.0

Jun 16, 2018

Good employer

Senior procurement specialist

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive benefits: medical benefit plan; annual and sick leave days; flexwork arrangements; pension plan. Multicultural environment. High level professionals. Reputable institution.

Cons

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development is a very horizontal institution, and opportunities for vertical growth are very limited. Unfair differences between local and international staff, including with respect to benefits and opportunities for growth.

5.0

Feb 18, 2018

Portfolio Assistant

Anonymous employee

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Very proud to be a part of this company.

Cons

Sometimes, the bureaucracy takes some time to get things done.

5.0

Nov 24, 2016

Team Assistant, Translator, Events Coordinator

Team assistant/translator/events coordinator

Recommend

Business Outlook

Pros

Fair and prompt payment, Interesting work, Nice work environment

Cons

Not enough translation work as of lately

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