Red Cross Reviews

Pros

Its an excellent cause, unique organization in that we are the only organization with the services we provide.

Cons

Communication within the organization could be better.

Advice to Senior Management

Communicate!

Pros

People's lives are actually saved by what we do
Vacation time is pretty good
Co-workers are mostly decent, hardworking people

Cons

Technology is terrible, if you like to start your day waiting 20 minutes for a computer to boot up...this could be the place for you!
Office is embarrassing with run-down, dirty, mismatched furniture...doesn't look like a place I'd like a sterile procedure done!
Management treats you like a child as if you have never worked a day in your life before the Red Cross
Sales Methodologies and attitudes are very dated
Not exactly a white collar sales job, be prepared to get dirty!
I wouldn't take this job fresh out of college! Nevermind with existing work experience...STAY AWAY! Worst "Professional" job I have ever had
No Raises in 2 years, nothing motivates you like "You are doing great, and we wish we could give you a raise...but we can't...Sorry! just keep working hard!!"
No 401k match

Advice to Senior Management

Better improve the conditions and start paying your people better or you are going to lose a lot of good professionals and spend another 10-20 years under consent decree!

Pros

Great organization to work for. You can see the positive impact you make in your community and in the nation.

Cons

The organization is in a financial crisis which has placed a great burden upon the management team and the staff.

Pros

As we all know Red Cross is known across the world as a premier emergency response organization.

Cons

Budgetary constraints; since most of the employees are volunteers it's hard to carry out a long term project with them.

Advice to Senior Management

Needs more structure for their internship programs

Pros

You are assisting those in need. You are giving back to the community. A very diverse place to work. The most recognized NGO in the world. The many different areas to assist in.

Cons

Not very good pay, but the personal reward is worth it. Not a lot of growth opportunities within service delivery.

Advice to Senior Management

Place more emphasis on service delivery.

Pros

You are not accountable for anything

Cons

Lack of good leadership and high turnover. Favoratism in regards to salaries.

Advice to Senior Management

Bring in people who have FOR PROFIT experience and get rid of the rest.

Pros

Great work/life balance
Decent benefits
Good pay compared to other non-profits
Many people have been with the organization 20+ years, so there are great people to learn from

Cons

National level management
Constant pricing changes in Health & Safety make it very difficult to satisfy customers
Questionable new strategic direction for FY12

Advice to Senior Management

Please remember the heart of the organization is helping others. Do more to retain customers!

Pros

Global org and gives people opp to work around the world. It s a equal gender workplace and I will reccomend it to others.

Cons

The salaries were not great and the main reason I left is because I got much better salaries elsewhere. That is the main con

Advice to Senior Management

Keep up the good work you are doing around the world. Keep your staff happy and you will reap the benefit.

Pros

Proud of what we do

Cons

Large scale changes have proven difficult to implement smoothly
Consent Decree

Pros

Many loyal and dedicated staff and volunteers who believe in the mission of the society and work continueously to maintain the image.

Cons

the organization is corrupt with nepitism and waste. The management are rulers not leaders who show no respect for the dedication of the employees.

Advice to Senior Management

Stop hiring employees based on who you know instead of what you know and have to offer. Stop keeping employees who can't produce based on how much of a click they belong to. Stop the incredible waste that goes on within the organization.