Kendo reviews

2.8

30% would recommend to a friend

(202 total reviews)

Kristin Walcott

48% approve of CEO

23% positive business outlook

Kendo has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 202 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Kendo employee rating is 21% below average for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

202 reviews
1.0
May 9, 2025

The fall of Fenty

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Free product from all brands

Cons

If you're looking to join Fenty, especially as a WOC, consider this your sign not to. Your mental health is more important than the Fenty brand name and you'll lose yourself to a company quickly to use you. Kendo has become a hub for secret layoffs and beyond poor leadership, from horrible decisions of the CEO to VPs throwing reports under the bus for their own failures. Kendo has lost so many benefits and has below subpar pay for living in the Bay Area. The brand name isn't enough for the lack of work/life balance. As diverse as it appears on the outside, the inside is completely the opposite. Leadership lacks diversity and often have a certain consumer in mind that they like to cater to, which is very different from the brand following. Take this as your sign to not join this company because you'll immensely regret the time you've dedicated that you'll never get back.

5.0
May 1, 2025

Fun place to work

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Leading beauty brand with great culture

Cons

Short lead times , hectic environment

3.0
Apr 29, 2025

PR manager in Kendo

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Fun tasks if you’re into influencers, events, press Product Gratis

Cons

Lots of politics with top management No appreciation for the work you do

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