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Updated Nov 29, 2023

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Found 624 of over 757 reviews
4.2
87% Recommend to a Friend
94% Approve of CEO

Found 605 of over 757 reviews

4.2
87%
Recommend to a Friend
94%
Approve of CEO
FHI 360 CEO Tessie San Martin, PhD, MS  (no image)
Tessie San Martin, PhD, MS
76 Ratings

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Pros
  • "Good benefits for a non(in 65 reviews)
  • "Great people to work with(in 45 reviews)
  • "The mission of the organization is great as well as they staff.(in 27 reviews)
  • "Great colleagues!(in 24 reviews)
  • "Good work environment were one can thrive when following the work procedures(in 17 reviews)
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    1. 5.0
      Nov 14, 2023
      Cost & Pricing Analyst
      Current Employee, more than 5 years
      Washington, DC
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Mission oriented organization and colleagues that are incredibly smart and motivated. A very stimulating place to work. It is competently run, currently tweaking its operational model to adapt to the evolving implementation environment.

      Cons

      Despite the wonderful new office, not many people are there due to flexible remote work policy.

      1
      1. 2.0
        Nov 14, 2023
        Technical Officer III
        Former Employee
        Durham, NC
        Recommend
        CEO Approval
        Business Outlook

        Pros

        Some of the professional connections and friends I've made; work that is meaningful and enjoyable when you have the right advocates; work/life balance, though this is largely determined by your supervisor's own style

        Cons

        Lack of process and structure (despite what they say) to important things like pay and promotion which leads to no accountability on the part of leadership and messy, inequitable, arbitrary growth; lack of any kind of incentive program to work hard, which leads to slackers and higher-ups with outrageous salaries sticking around; lack of professional development; lack of robust, accountable, organized HR department (despite the best efforts of some great HR reps); lack of care on the part of leadership to address long-standing problems despite staff begging for action for years; lack of robust, transparent internal communications (it's laughable); harmful power dynamics; lack of management training and standards for managers leading to further inequities; etc.

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        1. 1.0
          Sep 13, 2023
          Project Manager
          Current Employee
          Recommend
          CEO Approval
          Business Outlook

          Pros

          Interesting mission and global presence

          Cons

          This is a highly toxic and harmful work environment where various forms of abuse and harassment have been allowed to persist for an extended period, including at the highest executive levels. Instances of racism, micro- and macro- aggressions, verbal and emotional abuse, and sexual harassment have gone unchecked or diminished, creating an atmosphere where speaking out against such behavior is met with indifference. Psychological safety is lacking in many teams, making it challenging for employees to express their concerns. Furthermore, it is disconcerting that individuals in executive and senior leadership positions, who have engaged in abusive and harassing conduct towards staff, continue to maintain their roles and are even promoted. This concerning trend is exacerbated by leaders who choose to ignore these issues, prioritizing business objectives and displaying favoritism over addressing the well-being and dignity of their employees. In addition, leaders within the organization often support and enable abusive behaviors among their own team members. This is likely because these leaders themselves lack integrity and serve as poor role models by engaging in abusive and harassing behaviors, further contributing to the toxic atmosphere.

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          1. 3.0
            Nov 18, 2023
            Senior Program Officer
            Former Employee, more than 3 years
            Recommend
            CEO Approval
            Business Outlook

            Pros

            Lots of employee initiatives and support, talented and interesting people

            Cons

            Some toxicity in various departments and several technical folks with no management training (or interest) who are holding high management positions

            1. 4.0
              Nov 15, 2023
              Contracting Officer
              Current Employee, more than 1 year
              Durham, NC
              Recommend
              CEO Approval
              Business Outlook

              Pros

              Remote work makes good on DEI among staff. An organization that is sincere about changing peoples lives for the better.

              Cons

              Might not have enough room for growth depending on the department.

              1. 3.0
                Oct 24, 2023
                Associate
                Former Employee, more than 1 year
                Recommend
                CEO Approval
                Business Outlook

                Pros

                Good mission and diversity with lots of offices

                Cons

                I don’t have any to share

                1. 5.0
                  Sep 10, 2023
                  Project Director
                  Current Employee, more than 8 years
                  Washington, DC
                  Recommend
                  CEO Approval
                  Business Outlook

                  Pros

                  Smart and committed people with a strong service ethic and a collaborative team spirit. The commitment to what I call applied science means powerful research and analysis is designed and used to make a positive difference.

                  Cons

                  It's big and sometimes disjointed, but they are working on that.

                  1. 2.0
                    Sep 22, 2023
                    Director
                    Former Employee, more than 5 years
                    Recommend
                    CEO Approval
                    Business Outlook

                    Pros

                    There are lots of brilliant humanitarian scientists.

                    Cons

                    The CEO and some leaders have big egos and are running off the experts.

                    1
                    1. 5.0
                      Sep 15, 2023
                      Senior Program Associate
                      Current Employee
                      Washington, DC
                      Recommend
                      CEO Approval
                      Business Outlook

                      Pros

                      Company culture, benefits, and offices are all very nice. Overall, it's an awesome place to work.

                      Cons

                      Limited opportunities for growth depending on the team

                      1. 5.0
                        Sep 7, 2023
                        Program Officer
                        Current Employee, more than 5 years
                        Washington, DC
                        Recommend
                        CEO Approval
                        Business Outlook

                        Pros

                        Great benefits Great team Good atmosphere

                        Cons

                        Pay needs to be little higher More professional development

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                      FHI 360 has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 757 reviews left anonymously by employees. 87% of employees would recommend working at FHI 360 to a friend and 78% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

                      According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, FHI 360 employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at FHI 360. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

                      87% of FHI 360 employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated FHI 360 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

                      According to reviews on Glassdoor, employees commonly mention the pros of working at FHI 360 to be culture, career development, benefits and the cons to be compensation, management, senior leadership.

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