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      3.5

      60% would recommend to a friend

      (85 total reviews)
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      Daren Tang

      61% approve of CEO

      55% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.0

      Compensation and benefits

      3.9

      Work/Life balance

      3.8

      Diversity and inclusion

      3.4

      Culture and values

      3.0

      Senior management

      2.7

      Career opportunities

      WIPO has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 85 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The WIPO employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

      Reviews by job title

      85 reviews
      4.0
      16 May 2014

      It was a rewarding experience in a multicultural environment.

      Fellow
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      Pros

      The fellowship gave me exposure to international environment and it was well-paid contract. It was initially 3 month contract and ended up extending to 9 months. I enjoyed working there.

      Cons

      I didn't think that my supervisor qualified for what she is doing. It seems she got her position by connection. I don't know if it a general problem at WIPO; it is just my experience. The fellowship, although a great opportunity, didn't give me any stability whatsoever as I was given notice of extension only 3 weeks prior to the expiration of my contract. Nerve-wracking, I know!! Also, a recent policy forbid temporary employees from applying to the organization posts. Most positions do have short application's period. Not only I cannot apply to any position while working there, I should observe 2 months after the end of my contract before I can apply to anything.

      1.0
      10 Apr 2017

      Flashback to the past.

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Some nice people, feeling of international importance, but that's probably simply down to the proximity of the UN. Great flashy but old-feeling offices, lovely interns. Does it look good on the CV? Not convinced. Nice sinecures to be had for those who want to get paid well for doing very little. Nice Parties, plenty of Ferro Rochers to be had.

      Cons

      3rd world operation. Lagging behind in management style and capability. Could do with some fresh blood at the top of the organisation. Not joined up at all and conduct behaviours last seen in the 70s. Lots of paper-based processes, rumours of senior management misbehaviour. Some bullying seen to be taking place. The whole operation feels old and in need of a colossal shake up.

      1.0
      19 July 2019

      Terrible managers, lots of politics, exploitative, culture of silence and fear

      Associate program officer
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      Pros

      It's a golden cage, especially if you're fixed term. WIPO's the richest UN agency and has a corporate feel. Beautiful buildings and outward work environment.

      Cons

      Corrupt and politicized management and promotions, scandals, toxicity galore, sexual harassment, incompetence, narcissism. HR treats employees like the enemy. DG rules the his kingdom with an iron fist. Rules mean nothing. Few fixed term staff, most showed up 20 years ago with few skills and never left nor learned. Everyone else works hard but don't bet on a promotion unless you're connected.

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