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      4.2

      83% would recommend to a friend

      (261 total reviews)
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      Michael Tamblyn

      88% approve of CEO

      82% positive business outlook

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      Rakuten Kobo has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 261 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Rakuten Kobo employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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      261 reviews
      4.0
      Nov 19, 2023

      The people make the difference

      Senior manager, communications
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great people, good benefits. Who doesn't love books?

      Cons

      Still sees itself as a tech start-up / in the publishing field, but in some areas doesn't really acknowledge it's now operating at an enterprise level

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      Rakuten Kobo Response
      2y
      Thank you for sharing. We acknowledge that with growth comes the need to streamline business operations, while continuing to operate in an agile way. We take all comments seriously and will bring this to our teams.
      2.0
      Nov 16, 2023

      Made me doubt myself until I decided to leave

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Innovative International Nice people in HR Loved my colleagues

      Cons

      Bad benefits outside CA Zero career perspective/growth opportunities Very corporate/North-American Promotions based on who managers like No constructive support, just endless tips and online courses

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      Rakuten Kobo Response
      2y
      We are committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive work environment where all employees have opportunities for growth and development. We are continuously evaluating and making positive changes to our benefits package and appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us.
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