28 Mar 2018
Disappointing
Anonymous employee
Universal Postal Union Reviews
3.8
66% would recommend to a friend
Bishar A. Hussein
39% approve of CEO
39% positive business outlook
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8 reviews
3.0
28 June 2025
Meaningful work undermined by weak leadership and a disconnect between values and reality
Anonymous employee
Former employee, more than 8 years
Bern
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
• Exposure to global logistics, international cooperation, and diplomacy in a unique intergovernmental setting. • Opportunities to work on impactful topics like postal development and digital transformation, which can genuinely contribute to countries' progress and feel rewarding when allowed to thrive. • Multicultural environment with a relatively stable (“comfortable”) employment framework. • Some committed and talented colleagues who work hard to make a difference, often despite systemic obstacles.
Cons
• HR lacks competence and responsiveness, especially in sensitive or complex situations, and often fails to respect even basic confidentiality standards. • Transparency and accountability are weak. Important matters can go unanswered for months despite repeated follow-ups. • Wellbeing and gender equality are more visible in external communications than in internal practice. Campaigns look progressive, but structural imbalances persist, especially at senior levels. • Resistance to innovation and siloed communication between departments. • Complex internal politics, difficult to navigate without strong alliances. • Outdated leadership culture and inconsistent management practices across units, with poor support for employees both in daily work and in career development.
5.0
13 May 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook
Pros
Follows the remuneration of UN
Cons
remuneration is defined so there is not much flexibility
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