Changing Corporate Culture - Head of Technical Program Management OKG Employee Review

4.0
Mar 28, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Okcoin was independently owned by a Chinese Crypto firm that operated an unregulated exchange. Before the end of the pandemic, the firm was managed by executives based in US and it was a good place to work. The company offered a closed-knit and diverse workplace culture. Everyone is passionate about the field and collaborates well together. HR organized regular in-person socials that brought everyone together. The in-home wellness kits were thoughtful and caring.

Cons

Post-pandemic, the Chinese executives got involved in the day-to-day operations. The workplace culture changed drastically -- there was a cultural crash between East and West; many of the non-Chinese staff were mass laid off. There was also an expectation of 12 hours work day.

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1.0
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Cons

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