Conservation International (CI) is one of the largest conservation non-profits in the world, with more than 1,000 employees globally and nearly three decades of history.
*Calls for change in handling abuse allegations at top conservation group * - *Information provided to Mongabay shows a history of employees at CI who feel twice victimized — first by what they describe as “bullying and harassment,” and a second time by consequences if they report up.* - *Although CI advertises myriad policies about workplace ethics and protections, many say they are still afraid to speak up for fear of retaliation.* - *Staff also say that they are crippled by uncertainty about privacy rights and fear possibly destroying their careers or being branded a “troublemaker.” Despite that, staff have found ways to tell management time and again that not enough is being done to protect people in their organization.* https://news.mongabay.com/2018/04/calls-for-change-in-handling-abuse-allegations-at-top-conservation-group/ Erik -- Commentator's Curse: read my new magazine essay arguing for quieter sports experiences here <http://www.erikhoffner.com/commentators-curse-the-case-for-silence-in-televised-soccer>
