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Meaningful work, limited pay and career advancement - Anonymous employee American Red Cross Employee Review

3.0
Jan 22, 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Amazing organizational mission makes one feel good about going to work. Family-friendly and flexible working arrangements are available if needed.

Cons

Constant change in personnel and organizational structure makes consistent work product challenging. Promotions are arbitrary. Too much emphasis placed on decisions by large teams with no clear leaders to make important decisions, leading to too many meetings, too little emphasis and rewards for good work and results. Management should empower people to make decisions and be accountable. HR needs to revisit its compensation strategy and not assume a one-size-fits-all approach to pay structures works across business units and functional teams.

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5.0
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Pros

My experience working with the Red Cross has been great. The work is fulfilling and the people are passionate. Benefits are good - Kaiser is $6 a month!

Cons

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4.0
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Pros

Flexible remote hours, supportive team that treats volunteers as contributors rather than interns, and a low-pressure environment

Cons

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