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Rakuten Viki

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Poor Leadership and Toxic Culture Driving Talent Away - Anonymous Employee Rakuten Viki Employee Review

1.0
Mar 14, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Flexible policies used to be a highlight, including hybrid work and “Summer Fridays”. - Daily lunch provided in the pantry is a nice perk. - Many colleagues are friendly.

Cons

- Flexibility has significantly decreased. Remote work is now limited to only five days per year and the company is pushing a stronger return-to-office policy. - The culture often enables underperforming engineers while hardworking employees feel undervalued or even penalized. - Many talented colleagues have already left or are actively looking to leave. Morale is low and the environment feels increasingly negative and toxic. - Favoritism and office politics appear to influence opportunities, promotions, and performance reviews. - Frequent restructuring happens without a clear long-term vision, creating uncertainty and instability. - Leadership often seems more focused on internal politics and career advancement rather than understanding the impact of decisions on employees. - There is little recognition or appreciation for strong contributors. - There is no clear or trusted process for appealing unfair evaluations or management decisions.

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5.0
Sep 11, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Autonomy in work, working style is relaxed but everyone works hard

Cons

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4.0
Feb 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

People nice to work with Good company resources

Cons

Not a very exciting work flow

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