Jim Kim cites 'extremely good discussion' with disgruntled staff

Jim Yong Kim’s biggest takeaway from Tuesday’s World Bank staff-only town hall is the need for more dialogue with colleagues.

The World Bank president, in response to a question from Devex, told reporters Wednesday that his number one takeaway from staff complaints — and the impromptu town hall meeting they provoked Tuesday — is the need for more direct communication between the bank chief and his employees.

“They want to talk to me more,” Kim said.

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