Disrespectful work environment /poor treatment of staff. - Anonymous employee IDLO Employee Review

1.0
Feb 7, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Repeated disrespectful, unfair treatment that fostered sustained stress and eroded morale. Support from management was scarce, and HR was effectively nonfunctional, offering no protection or confidentiality and allowing gossip to replace proper processes.

Cons

My experience at IDLO was profoundly disheartening. What began with high expectations gradually turned into an environment marked by disrespect and unprofessional behavior, ultimately making the workplace emotionally and professionally draining.

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Love the mission and mandate of the organization. Overall brilliant and wonderful people are attracted to the organization but the nepotism, and lack of good senior management team undermines the potential of the organization.

Cons

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