Search for Common Ground Reviews
Updated May 18, 2023
Found 103 of over 189 reviews
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"It's a satisfying work environment" (in 8 reviews)
"If you are looking to join as an entry level employee or desire some form of rational work-life balance, I would not recommend Search" (in 4 reviews)
"Little work life balance and highly demanding" (in 4 reviews)
"Disconnect between head office and field office" (in 4 reviews)
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- Current Employee★★★★★
Good International Non profit
Nov 13, 2020 - Human Resources Business Partner in Mississauga, ONRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
A learning organisation. Good opportunity for growth and room to share ideas
Cons
Limited funding which affects staff compensation package
- Former Employee★★★★★
MEDA review
Dec 27, 2022 - Senior Manager - Global Program ManagementRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Strategizing in the Agrifood sector of the Global South
Cons
Communications within organization and dialogue within organization
- Former Employee★★★★★
Staff
May 18, 2023 - Mental Health Psychosocial Support officerRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Flexibility,it was flexible for staff to work and the environment was very conducive
Cons
Improve more on staff welfare and visibilitt
Continue reading - Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
Lots of responsibility Good team
Cons
Small office Not always well structured
- Current Employee★★★★★
Pros
Dedicated staff, great core values, flexible work hours, work-life balance
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Inadequate staffing, budget constraints, lack of accountability for managers
Continue reading - Former Employee★★★★★
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Learning new skills, getting acquainted with rules of procedures
Cons
Some colleagues treat you like 'non-important' element in the team
Continue reading - Former Employee★★★★★
Great job. Difficult atmosphere.
Mar 28, 2023 - Communications Officer in BeirutRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
Great philosophy of work. Meaningful projects.
Cons
Atmosphere can be stressful and hard to deal with.
Continue reading - Current Employee★★★★★
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Good environment to work on your skills
Cons
Needs to be more organized
- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Great organisation with room for improvement
Feb 9, 2023 - Policy AssociateRecommendCEO ApprovalBusiness OutlookPros
* Incredible colleagues from across the world * Great place to learn about peacebuilding and build expertise * Flexible working possible, management usually open to discussions
Cons
* Lots to improve on internal processes that limit the organisation from achieving its full potential * Pay is not competitive * Limited opportunities for career growth * Benefits etc. policies vary between offices (according to legislation)
- Current Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
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Management, environment, pay, professionalism, DEI
Cons
Low capacity, work life balance
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Search for Common Ground has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 189 reviews left anonymously by employees. 67% of employees would recommend working at Search for Common Ground to a friend and 55% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.
67% of Search for Common Ground employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Search for Common Ground 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.
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