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private:resurgeinternational-2
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=963959
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Feb 22nd, 2021 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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ReSurge
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Program Manager
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Working for a worthwhile cause
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Autonomy, creativity encouraged, staff input included in strategic plan
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Small staff so flexibility is required
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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0.0
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5.0
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3.0
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5.0
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3.0
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3.0
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4.0
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963959
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Open
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Continue to recognize individual achievements
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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Yes
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0.0
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Apr 11th, 2021 08:38PM
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Apr 11th, 2021 08:38PM
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ReSurge International
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private:resurgeinternational-2
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=963959
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Aug 11th, 2020 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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ReSurge
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Sunnyvale, CA
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Yikes
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they have chairs and computers
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literally everything. This is the worst and most poorly managed nonprofit in existence. They honestly give a bad name to all nonprofits. Please don't work here.
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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-1.0
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DISAPPROVE
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0.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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963959
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Open
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bruh
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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Yes
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2.0
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Apr 11th, 2021 08:38PM
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Apr 11th, 2021 08:38PM
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ReSurge International
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private:resurgeinternational-2
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=963959
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Jun 30th, 2019 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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ReSurge
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Needs changes
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- Read the article from NPR titled "Is it time to rethink the fly in medical mission?" for a good overview of the good and the bad and judge for yourself. It is good that they are attempting to change their model and how they operate but there is a lot of damage already done. The operations team is top notch at delivering what is promised but strategy is just not on par.
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- When I look back on my time at Resurge it is from a place of embarrassment. Embarrassment at how much I did not know and how little leadership did to teach their staff.
- The culture was one of paranoia and suspicion. An impossible organization for truly strong and creative individuals to thrive in.
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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0.0
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NEUTRAL
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0.0
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NO_OPINION
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2.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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1.0
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963959
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Open
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- Focus on culture and implement more gratitude in how you treat staff and donors.
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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No
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4.0
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Apr 11th, 2021 08:38PM
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Apr 11th, 2021 08:38PM
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ReSurge International
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private:resurgeinternational-2
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=963959
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Jun 27th, 2018 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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ReSurge
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Great Nonprofit
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Great, friendly team and a great mission
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Limited number of opportunities (small staff)
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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0.0
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5.0
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0.0
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5.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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963959
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Open
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0.0
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[]
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INTERN
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No
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No
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0.0
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Apr 11th, 2021 08:38PM
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Apr 11th, 2021 08:38PM
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ReSurge International
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private:resurgeinternational-2
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=963959
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Mar 13th, 2017 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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ReSurge
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A mission that provides access in an organization that lacks focus.
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1. The work that ReSurge does for patients & families is outstanding and generous.
2. The medical/non-medical volunteers that take the time out of their busy schedules to change the lives of thousands who need access to basic medical care.
3. The future (if any) of the organization and what can be achieved (if) they get government funding. (Probably after Trump's tenure as POTUS.)
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1. Unfortunately this organization does not value employees. You can be there for 6 months, 2 years or 18 years - not one person in management will really value the hard work you bring to the table. (P.S. Gratitude, Leadership and Honesty are FREE.)
2. Understanding and/or wanting to learn about the real work that is done by lower level staff on a day to day basis. (Something I'm sure they are learning now...)
3. Not very strategic - let me explain. This organization is currently or is "coming out of" a deficit. Through guidance from the Board, it was expressed that upper management must take immediate action (after the CEO took a two week vacation). The organization laid off three individuals - two of which worked in fundraising - the very thing needed to sustain an organization. Additionally, I'm pretty sure the individuals that were let go were "on board" and didn't "move on" by choice as stated in the previous review.
4. "Tweaking the strategic plan to sustain the organization needs" is more than just cutting jobs. It's prioritizing the necessary programs and fundraising efforts and it's having upper management take a pay cut. (Just look at the 990 tax form on the website.)
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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0.0
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NO_OPINION
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2.0
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2.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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963959
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Open
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You may feel the need to provide damage control by posting a more "positive" review in the coming weeks but this shows where the organization's priorities lie. Glassdoor reviews and keeping the employees you have left happy in dismal times.
It may be a shift in priority but when the going get tough...ReSurge managers go on vacation or on a team trip, whichever is more convenient.
The CEO once said to me "I always want to ask colleagues: how I am doing?"
Well I can tell you. You may be making the Board (and some other upper management) happy but you are not doing a great job at being likable to everyone else. In a small non-profit, caring about the individuals that really help you and carry your day to day so you can be a leader is FREE.
It doesn't take more than a "thank you, you did great" to let your staff know you care about them as team members and people...even when you're in the process of laying them off.
This organization has the potential to be the best when they have the support of committed staff, board, volunteers and donors. Right now management is catty, unfocused and doing damage control. Focus on the reality and get it done...the right way.
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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No
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0.0
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Apr 11th, 2021 08:38PM
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Apr 11th, 2021 08:38PM
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ReSurge International
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private:resurgeinternational-2
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=963959
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Feb 22nd, 2017 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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ReSurge
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Perfect Balance of Autonomy and Support
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This is a good time to be at ReSurge. Although the organization has been around for many year, when the long-time CEO retired, the current CEO came on board and tweaked the strategy to improve the organization's ability to meet its mission sustainably. The changes are really beginning to deliver results--long-time supporters are taking a fresh look at the organization, new supporters are showing an interest, and the programs continue to transform the lives of our patients.
On a personal level, I love the fact that I have a great deal of autonomy, but know I can reach out to my manager and colleagues for support at any time.
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As is the case in any transition, some people are not on board and choose to move on.
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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0.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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3.0
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5.0
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963959
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Open
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Stay the course! It feels like we have a lot of positive momentum.
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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Yes
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0.0
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Apr 11th, 2021 08:38PM
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Apr 11th, 2021 08:38PM
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ReSurge International
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private:resurgeinternational-2
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=963959
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Feb 15th, 2017 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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ReSurge
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Sunnyvale, CA
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Incompetent & Ineffective Management
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Inspiring mission and dedicated outreach partners and medical volunteers.
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Lack of ownership and accountability across chief management staff.
Unorganized, confused leadership and decision making.
CEO completely lacking in emotional intelligence.
Board of Directors not engaged and lack skill set and depth of knowledge to help the organization succeed.
Lack of trust and confidence in dedicated, young talent.
Unable to retain talented, dedicated staff members.
Abysmal work culture.
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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2.0
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1.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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0.0
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963959
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Open
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Set a clear set of priorities and strategies to turn around the downhill trajectory of this organization. Value your employees by showing them gratitude, trust, and confidence if deserved.
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1.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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No
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2.0
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Apr 11th, 2021 08:38PM
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Apr 11th, 2021 08:38PM
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ReSurge International
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private:resurgeinternational-2
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=963959
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Jun 30th, 2016 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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ReSurge
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Amazing Mission; Poor execution
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An amazing mission with incredible field partners and volunteers.
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Terrible management of staff
They could not keep talented staff for more than a year or two
Political mess internally
Borderline-unethical policies regarding transparency to donors
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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0.0
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NEUTRAL
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1.0
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3.0
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4.0
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3.0
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2.0
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3.0
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2.0
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963959
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Open
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Set a clear direction and listen to staff. Do not operate in a place of fear-based management
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1.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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No
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0.0
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Apr 11th, 2021 08:38PM
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Apr 11th, 2021 08:38PM
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ReSurge International
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private:resurgeinternational-2
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=963959
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Aug 18th, 2015 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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ReSurge
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Director, International Services
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EFFECTIVE HIGH IMPACT INTERNATIONAL NGO
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Oldest NGO providing reconstructive surgery to the developing world. Staff and volunteers are committed to the mission. Many long-time volunteers choose to work with ReSurge International rather than other NGOs because of its strong emphasis on quality improvement. Leadership has vision and is responsive to staff.
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The continual search for adequate funding to implement and advance programs fully, due to the very challenging funding landscape.
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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1.0
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POSITIVE
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0.0
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5.0
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4.0
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5.0
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0.0
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0.0
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5.0
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963959
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Open
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Continue to develop new staff.
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0.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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No
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20.0
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Apr 11th, 2021 08:38PM
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Apr 11th, 2021 08:38PM
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ReSurge International
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private:resurgeinternational-2
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https://www.glassdoor.com?employer_id=963959
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Jul 15th, 2015 12:00AM
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Open
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Open
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ReSurge
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Incompetent and poorly managed nonprofit
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Good mission, a couple decent people.
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Totally incompetent management, manipulative, secretive, dysfunctional. CDO drove away everyone who could manage to get out within a year and a half. Terrible, depressing culture, and salaries way too low.
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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-1.0
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NEGATIVE
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5.0
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2.0
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3.0
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2.0
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2.0
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2.0
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1.0
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963959
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Open
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Do something about incompetent managers to retain qualified, enthusiastic, eager younger employees.
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1.0
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[]
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REGULAR
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No
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No
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0.0
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Apr 11th, 2021 08:38PM
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Apr 11th, 2021 08:38PM
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ReSurge International
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