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Mark Goldring
192 Ratings
Pros
"There was a really good work environment with enthusiastic people" (in 63 reviews)
"Really great people working here" (in 26 reviews)
Cons
"Not much training for volunteers" (in 35 reviews)
"Whimsical and narrow minded senior management who harrass employees" (in 24 reviews)
Pros & Cons are excerpts from user reviews. They are not authored by Glassdoor.
"Worked in a charity boutique"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Oxfam part-time
Pros
Lovely coworkers, good cause. I liked volunteering here.
Cons
Scandalous news, not so much communication
Pros
Fun atmosphere dedicated people good cause
Cons
No raises little opportunity for advancement
"4.5"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Diversity & Inclusion★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Oxfam full-time
Pros
Progressive organization that attracts incredible activists and thinkers.
Cons
Occasionally cumbersome and inflexible bureaucracy, that is typical for a very large organization
"Good Benefits & culture"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookI have been working at Oxfam full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
Good Benefits, culture and people
Cons
Salary is low compared to other companies in the area
Pros
The people were very nice.
Cons
None that I can think of.
Pros
Collaborate and work with friends Meet great people
Cons
On your feet all day
"Enthusiastic People"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
I worked at Oxfam part-time
Pros
Central location in The Hague; enthusiastic people; comfortable work environment; meaningful work topics
Cons
Interns generally have low compensation. This is not a problem. However, Dutch NGOs generally pay less than NGOs in many other places, making it hard for international applicants to consider applying for permanent positions.
"Great company, but disorganized"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
I worked at Oxfam full-time
Pros
Amazing work, great people, great values, solid pay
Cons
disorganized, misleading job description, did not include actual day-to-day responsibilities until after I accepted the position
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"Passionate Talented Staff"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Oxfam full-time for more than 10 years
Pros
The staff comprises people from all over the world and most are super talented and so it makes for a great cohort of peers. I made some very good friends while I was there and I continue to remain in touch with them even after leaving Oxfam. It attracts people committed to working on social justice issues with a strong focus on rights. Oxfam America has a top-notch CEO in Abby Maxman, whom I deeply respect for her skills, experience and attitude.
Cons
Oxfam America is part of the OXFAM confederation with multiple affiliates around the world and this significantly increases the transaction costs of operating in tandem with other sister institutions that share a common purpose and are subject to other laws and regulations.
"Great opportunity and great team"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Oxfam full-time for less than a year
Pros
the whole team and boss at the LA office are amazing
Cons
job can definitely be difficult at times
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