Reviews
Translated from French
25 March 2023
Current employee
NGOs in perdition. Money first.
What works well?
- few things work in this globally failing NGO
What could be improved?
- very obscure and failing management - toxic work environment - problematic HR management - catastrophic financial management - catastrophic project management - generally unqualified, unmotivated employees
Translated from French
25 May 2023
Executive / Manager
It's true that our organization went through a financially delicate period a few years ago, which forced us to pay close attention to this aspect. Fortunately, that page has now been turned and we are now putting a great deal of energy into promoting a healthy working environment in the service of p...
Translated from French
25 May 2023
Current employee
Be careful
What works well?
- Colleagues - Near the station + telework - Topics + network - No clear goals, therefore no pressure to perform
What could be improved?
- With changing tasks, but without accompaniment of the employees - Lack of HR, communication and strategy skills at management level - No opportunity for certifying training (except at management level) - Very slow development - High turn-over in two areas
Translated from French
08 August 2023
Current employee
Consider other opportunities before applying
What works well?
The foundation does a bit of social work, offering positions to people on the margins of society.
What could be improved?
Everything about this foundation is catastrophic, from management and HR to project and financial management. The result is a very high turnover rate: at sector management level (they all run off, are burned out, on sick leave, etc.). And employees in two sectors in particular are also leaving in dr...
Translated from French
03 August 2023
Current employee
A foundation adrift...
What works well?
Organization of national importance, located close to the railway station. Good reputation in the media, with funders and partners. Interesting and committed themes
What could be improved?
The organization is extremely hierarchical, and management is very distant from employees, with a rather authoritarian management style. Moreover, management does not hesitate to sacrifice projects in order to assert its power. A management whose management incompetence is a textbook case. Impress...
Translated from French
25 February 2023
Former employee
Overall not so good
What works well?
- Teleworking possible - adequate premises - near the center
What could be improved?
- NGO that tries to give itself a good image for its fundraising, but where everything goes wrong - big management problem - very non-transparent internal processes, passports - payment below standards
Translated from French
05 February 2023
Former employee
To be avoided at all costs - worst NGO in French-speaking Switzerland
What works well?
Nothing, the staff generally believe they are at Club Med all year round.
What could be improved?
- Lack of human leadership - the incompetence of management and supervisors in terms of administration - overall focus on profit and not on people - problematic financial management - Majority of employees have been with the company for 20-25 years. - great resistance to change - Older workers are n...
Translated from French
25 May 2023
Executive / Manager
Our organization has its strengths and weaknesses. We strive to identify these and devote a great deal of energy to fostering a healthy working environment conducive to performance. A large number of our 37 employees appreciate these efforts and are motivated to contribute to the development of our...
Translated from French
23 May 2023
Current employee
A meaningful commitment
What works well?
Very stimulating environment, strong political commitment. Great flexibility and autonomy in the organization of work.
What could be improved?
Organization is changing but the direction seems right