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American Red Cross

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Great mission, but old guard needs to leave - Anonymous employee American Red Cross Employee Review

3.0
Dec 29, 2009
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The best reason to work at the Red Cross is the sense of satisfaction that you get knowing that you - in some small way - helped to improve someone else's life.

Cons

Like most large non-profits, it suffers from intense bureaucracy that is perpetuated by an "old guard" middle- and upper-management. Most of these directors / managers are ill-equipped to innovate and change business practices largely because of poor emphasis on professional development. Additionally, those that do seek to innovate and change quickly leave - either because of the organizational conflict they stir up or out of frustration.

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Pros

My experience working with the Red Cross has been great. The work is fulfilling and the people are passionate. Benefits are good - Kaiser is $6 a month!

Cons

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1.0
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Pros

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Cons

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