Employee Reviews
(Winged ratings measure job satisfaction on scale of 1 to 5)
Anonymous shared this review of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, United States on Feb 3rd, 2022
"Hours are crazy to match international hours of our country partners. Work life balance is regularly touted but doesn't exist in practice."
Are women & men treated equally?
"Yes"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Yes"
One thing Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation can improve?
"Improve work-life balance and policies (e.g. flex-time, limit face time)"
Recent Salary
$100k-$150k
Recent Bonus
$0
Level of Flexibility
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Is paid parental leave offered, and if so, how much?
"Yes"
4 Weeks Paid | 22 Weeks Unpaid
"4 weeks paid leave are available to top off state leave; you can take longer leave without pay (or with state leave) with manager approval."
Would you recommend Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to other women?
"Yes"
How supportive is your manager?
1
2
3
4
5
Which benefits are offered?
Parental leave, Pension, Health care
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Anonymous shared this review of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, United States on Nov 18th, 2020
"Great benefits, coworkers, and mission, but shady HR practices and at the end of the day, leadership will do what's best for them and the business, but not necessarily employees."
Are women & men treated equally?
"No"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Yes"
One thing Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation can improve?
"Other"
Level of Flexibility
1
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4
5
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Hours, Culture, Policies
Is paid parental leave offered, and if so, how much?
"Yes"
26 Weeks Paid | 0 Weeks Unpaid
Would you recommend Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to other women?
"Maybe"
How supportive is your manager?
1
2
3
4
5
Which benefits are offered?
Parental leave, Fertility, Pension, Childcare, Health care
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Anonymous shared this review of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, United States on Jan 24th, 2020
"Major culture issues and you need to find your clique to feel sane, otherwise the teams and especially the toxic employees will grind you down."
Are women & men treated equally?
"No"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Not sure"
One thing Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation can improve?
"Improve my compensation"
Level of Flexibility
1
2
3
4
5
Is paid parental leave offered, and if so, how much?
"No / Unsure"
Would you recommend Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to other women?
"No"
How supportive is your manager?
1
2
3
4
5
Which benefits are offered?
Pension, Health care
Want to submit a response?
Anonymous shared this review of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, United States on Dec 5th, 2019
"The integrity of the organization leaves a lot to be desired. The mission is incredible, but the leadership does not make an effort to care for it’s employees."
Are women & men treated equally?
"No"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Yes"
One thing Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation can improve?
"Other"
Recent Salary
$50k-$80k
Recent Bonus
$0-$10k
Level of Flexibility
1
2
3
4
5
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Culture
Is paid parental leave offered, and if so, how much?
"No / Unsure"
Would you recommend Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to other women?
"No"
How supportive is your manager?
1
2
3
4
5
Which benefits are offered?
Pension, Health care
Want to submit a response?
Anonymous shared this review of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on Mar 20th, 2019
"Even though women make up 60-65% of staff at the Foundation, male leadership is more valued."
Are women & men treated equally?
"Yes"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Yes"
One thing Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation can improve?
"Other"
Level of Flexibility
1
2
3
4
5
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Policies, Culture, Hours
Did you take Maternity leave?
"No"
Would you recommend Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to other women?
"No"
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Anonymous shared this review of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on Aug 14th, 2018
"You may be able to find a good team, but overall the environment is pretty toxic. And their statements about fixing the culture are all for show."
Are women & men treated equally?
"No"
Does the CEO support gender diversity?
"Yes"
One thing Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation can improve?
"Other"
Recent Salary
$100k-$150k
Recent Bonus
$0
Level of Flexibility
1
2
3
4
5
"Flexibility isn’t an issue here"
Work-Life Friendly Attributes:
Policies, Hours
Did you take Maternity leave?
"No"
Would you recommend Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to other women?
"No"
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