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Sinking Ship - Anonymous employee Rainforest Alliance Employee Review

1.0
5 May 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Impressive track record of innovative solutions to thorny environmental problems and good work in the field; nice benefits

Cons

In financial distress; significant layoffs for second year in a row (10+% of staff each year); weak leadership; outsized overheads; systemic budget issues ignored by Board year after year; new President spends most of his time jetting around globe--talks vision and tweets but no management apparent; no CF0 for over a year; budgeting by magical thinking and bullying.

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5.0
22 Aug 2023
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Pros

Super cool work and really interesting team members. Operations on ground that you can visit Visible impact in the private sector

Cons

Unsure about impact it actually makes

3.0
14 May 2026
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Pros

* Mission-driven organization with a strong focus on sustainability and ethical sourcing. * Opportunity to work with global stakeholders and learn about certification, traceability, and supply chain operations. * Exposure to cross-functional collaboration and complex customer support workflows. * Team members are generally passionate about the mission and impact of the work.

Cons

* Internal processes and systems are fragmented or inefficient, especially during platform transitions and organizational changes. * Communication and expectations between departments are aligned, which can create confusion for employees and customers. * Workloads can become heavy during peak periods, and support resources may feel limited. Management is unsupportive and lack knowledge. * Career growth and performance management processes could benefit from greater transparency and consistency.

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