Rakuten

Only office building and location.

I was assured long-term opportunity during the interview stage, but within 1.5 years, all of a sudden, we were informed that the project was going into maintenance mode. They identified many people from our project and were planning to release them (everything is happening secretly and behind our backs).

Every time HR says that we follow an open culture and anyone can talk to any senior leader within the company, it’s all good to hear. However, the HRBP has hardly listened to our concerns and is difficult to approach for any issue or help. Our own department head has hardly spoken with us, even during this critical period.

Managers are very rude and try to exploit us. If we go to HR, there is no use, as they always follow others' decisions (completely biased). They don’t use their brains, or sometimes we all feel they are not capable of working as HR or joined here with some influence or connections.

Not sure if we will get an appraisal this time, as a few members were informed that they wouldn’t get anything this time. This company needs puppets who can just nod their heads and praise their managers.

Don't be biased, especially HR. Be fair with appraisals, promotions, and even R&R. You are cheating hard-working employees.