What are perks and other benefits like at Open Society Foundations?

Very good benefits, including supplementary pension

Long internal reorganisation, lack of focus.

Flexible working environment with good benefits and good colleagues.

A total mismatch between lofty ideals and external messaging of so called “do gooders” and “wealthy” senior management with the practical internal reality of OSF, which are based on inequality and exploitation of lower level staff. There are extreme gaps in pay , some, making above 3 digits (hidden bonuses) and many two digits. no accountability and transparency and consideration for qualifications. There is also no respect for diversity equity or inclusion, the values OSF preaches to others. The creation of the union at OSF arose from these issues. The highest levels of leadership appear to exhibit extreme discomfort to the very people they claim to represent., in many ways, refusing to interact with us . This exemplifies this particular brand of toxic liberal elitism - whereby OSF leadership has truly very little connection with the working class yet likes to preach to others. How about these so-called values? in the meantime, senior leadership are paid fat hidden salaries and bonuses, and plan to get rid of the union at some point so that they can continue with hiring consultants and not providing any benefits (i.e. sweatshop). The organization should ideally change its name as it no longer is what it was. A true disappointment.

Great benefits and pay, great overall mission

horrible toxic work environment. People are just being let go after transformation after transformation.

The folks who work at OSF tend to be interesting, knowledgable, and pleasant to be around. The pay and benefits are typically great, especially compared to non-profits. If you like the show "Succession" and would like a front row seat to watch it in real life, this could be the place for you.

For the past five years or so OSF has been an extremely turbulent place to work, and I expect that will continue for the forseeable future. I don't sense that the Board Chair or most people in management have very much respect for the rank-and-file. This can feel demoralizing.

Flexible working environment with good benefits and good colleagues.

A total mismatch between lofty ideals and external messaging of so called “do gooders” and “wealthy” senior management with the practical internal reality of OSF, which are based on inequality and exploitation of lower level staff. There are extreme gaps in pay , some, making above 3 digits (hidden bonuses) and many two digits. no accountability and transparency and consideration for qualifications. There is also no respect for diversity equity or inclusion, the values OSF preaches to others. The creation of the union at OSF arose from these issues. The highest levels of leadership appear to exhibit extreme discomfort to the very people they claim to represent., in many ways, refusing to interact with us . This exemplifies this particular brand of toxic liberal elitism - whereby OSF leadership has truly very little connection with the working class yet likes to preach to others. How about these so-called values? in the meantime, senior leadership are paid fat hidden salaries and bonuses, and plan to get rid of the union at some point so that they can continue with hiring consultants and not providing any benefits (i.e. sweatshop). The organization should ideally change its name as it no longer is what it was. A true disappointment.

Nice office, good benefits, travel

unbalanced working, competition, quite corporate

Amazing legacy of work, (generally) great colleagues, good benefits, (occasional) opportunity to focus on meaningful work.

The culture at OSF is rotten and that starts are the very top with Alex Soros and the Global Board, extends through Binaifer, Pedro, & Lenny, and right down to most of the “opportunity” directors. After years of never ending transition - that Binaifer was responsible for - the soul of this place is all but dead. The brain drain has been intense. Those that survived at the top know how to make Jr. feel important, they avoid his insecurities like the plague, and take no accountability for their own role. The Little Emperor wears no clothes and this is the truth that must not be spoken.

Great benefits and good place to learn and start your career.

Ongoing transformation has led to overall fatigue and distrust.

Awesome colleagues and great benefits. Privilege to work with amazing grantee partners.

Level of autonomy among program officers seems to be diminishing with each passing year. Continuous organizational transformation that gives way to very low morale among staff.

- pay and benefits - in some office you can meet good people, but in some stay away

- management - constant change of management - hypocritical/profit-focused - no regard for employees or the value they bring - everyone is replaceable even with history of excellent performance