Pros
- The People: Over the course of my employment at Kobo, I have worked with extremely passionate and hard working individuals. These qualities help turn work relationships into friendships. - Opportunities for Advancement: Kobo tends to promote from within and hard work is normally noticed by managers and senior leaders. - Ability to make decisions/contribute to change: Since Kobo is not a large corporate environment, individuals have the ability to influence important decisions and see projects to fruition in a short period of time.
Cons
- Demanding work environment: Although I thrived in this type of workplace, it can be overwhelming for employees that are used to a slower paced job. - Cultural Integration from Japanese Headquarters: Rakuten (Kobo's parent company) has not done the best job to come to a middle ground to transition Kobo's initial start-up culture to a mature company. The Japanese business culture will not be successful in the type of North American workplace Kobo is used to.