Not in the spirit of Clara Barton
Pros
- Name recognition/prestige of "the American Red Cross!" - Provides important services - 401(k) match up to 4% - Good health insurance options
Cons
- Does not embody its own principle of "Neutrality." Routinely takes positions that are highly political both internally and externally. Positions usually correspond with CNN headlines and Democrat talking points. Don't get me started on the diversity training. They say they value different perspectives but we all know what it is and is not acceptable to say in light of various current events and issues. - Cumbersome internal processes make it difficult to get anything done. A lot of "because we said so" rationale for things that do not make sense. Many unnecessary layers of bureaucracy. - Gives lip service to employee and volunteer satisfaction, but at the end of the day the takeaway is that any grievance should be ignored in light of "the mission." It would not be "the mission" if the CEO or other higher-ups were losing their jobs or being asked to do two or three people's jobs, as is routine for those in the lower echelons. Routine "Engage" surveys are extremely generic and there is no room to really explain your answers, and they task the lower level managers with improving the scores even when the problems do not lie with them. - Very little room for advancement. Only opportunity for advancement in most cases is to apply for a new job. There are few promotions as would be typical in another organization.
