What's the hype about? - Sales Representative Kwara Employee Review

1.0
8 Aug 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Not applicable. I cant think of any

Cons

I used to think salary increments were great but those get you fired eventually...because you are "too costly" yet THEY offered the increment and signed off on it....The food was great..amazing chef but costly endeavour...why do you complain about burn rate on powerpoint slides yet you know very well you dont need the extra office space, Watamu(IYKYK) was working just fine and Oh.......10X engineers when we all know that we have several kenyans who can do a better job at a third of that pay..Ruby on rails is not mandarin...just javascript on steroids..even kids learn that this days :) It is the lack of strategic thinking that puzzles me however... 1. Why do engineers earn 500k plus, similar to some companies listed in the New York stock market, yet in other organizations..people developing the SAME product earn way less.. 2. Why do you stereotype people? Do you need people who get meaningful work done or people who vybe with you... 3.Why is management so ignorant to how KPIs are met..50,000 users..I mean c'mon dont get me started on the targets that got people doing self signups for clients using their own phones just so that they can be the better "pod" . The number of fake IDs and phone numbers on that platform lol...its a syndicate not a start up. Anyway, good luck.

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Kwara Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your insights and concerns about your experience at Kwara. Your feedback is valuable to us as it reflects our commitment to our company's core values. You've raised valid points about salary increments, cost management, and strategic thinking. At Kwara, we strive to embody our values, including fairness and innovation. We'll review these areas to ensure they align with our organizational goals and industry standards while maintaining our commitment to diversity and excellence. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the culinary offerings. Our dedication to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace remains a priority, and we continue to consider the cost-effectiveness of such amenities in our workplace. Regarding stereotypes and meaningful work, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where diverse talents are valued, echoing our Olympic Mindset and Strength in Diversity values. Your feedback on KPIs and targets is noted. As a company that is Customer-obsessed, we review our performance metrics to ensure they are fair, transparent, and aligned with our customers' needs. We wish you the best in your future endeavors. If you ever wish to discuss your experiences further, please don't hesitate to reach out via hr@kwara.com

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2.0
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Breakfast and lunch are provided at the quiet and nice office. There's flexibility to work from home some days.

Cons

I witnessed the management call the police on a relatively new, largely untrained colleague for a mistake he made on the platform. The company has no room for making mistakes and has no internal dispute resolution mechanisms. The colleague was fired on the spot and denied his final dues, despite the police dismissing the case for lack of merit. This is greatly concerning to me. Micro-management and suspicion of staff are also on the rise, and on top of that, there are too many one-on-ones and work review meetings and weekly reports for each staff to write and present. Management and founders act friendly but are constantly fault-finding. Staff have to always walk on eggshells and act right when management is watching. An introverted personality is generally viewed as suspicious, so all introverts have to pretend and force themselves to be active at office events, which is exhausting. This is despite the company priding itself in being an inclusive employer.

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Kwara Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback! We take pride in our well-structured onboarding and training programs, which provide everyone with the best practices and solid information needed to excel in their roles. Working in the Fintech industry comes with great responsibility, as we are entrusted with safeguarding others' assets. Therefore, we maintain a zero-tolerance approach to security risks. Regarding management, we appreciate your input and will review your feedback to continue improving our leadership team. We value each individual's personality equally, and we believe that a fluid and open communication flow is key to a company's success. We're sorry to hear that social events have caused you some exhaustion, and we'll take this into account. Once again, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We carefully consider all feedback to continuously refine our best practices.
1.0
1 Aug 2024
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Pros

None, I experienced too much unfair treatment cannot think of any

Cons

So many gosh! First of all, no recognisition for a job well done, constant threats to get fired without proper structure or warning to improve ones performance. -Salary raises based on how well you know or interact with management.- -Burn rate just done on powerpoint presentations and not actioned. They subject this to individuals, you are always on edge over getting fired because of the threats. You can never settle on a task because the next moment boom!! strategy change.

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