Slavers who will steal employee opportunities for advancement - CyberSecurity Engineer ALKU Employee Review

1.0
9 Dec 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

1. Statistically speaking, the number of 5.0 reviews is highly improbable, as they grossly distort the standard distribution of a bell curve. They appear stacked to try to bring the average up to offset negative reviews. 2. Outliers always exist, but other indications that these are "stuffed" by the company is the wording of the numerous "5.0" reviews appear to be adapted from a common playbook. Outliers always exist, but the likelihood of outliers grossly outnumbering the standard distribution is so small as to be statistically insignificant. 2. If there are ANY "Cons" listed, it makes no sense to choose the highest rating, as 5.0 indicates that everything is perfect, which should mean zero negatives.

Cons

Company treating contracted employees like they're indentured/chattel, based on clause hidden on the bottom of offer letter: " During the term of any assignment and for a period of twelve months thereafter, the Employee shall not accept any full-time or part-time employment with, or otherwise agree to provide services, whether directly or indirectly through another third party, to any contract for which the Employee has been assigned to with the Company. Employee acknowledges that the company shall have the right to strictly enforce this clause as well as recover damages jointly and severely from the Employee and any involved third parties associated with any breach of this paragraph." Employee does not sign this document, and legal enforceability in light of right-to-work laws remains questionable, but this does not reflect "a fair and equitable" relationship between employer and employee.

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5.0
22 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Five-star service from Alex Reyno and James Bigelow! Their professionalism, proactive communication, and expertise made the recruitment process smooth and stress-free. If you are looking for a team that delivers excellent results, look no further.

Cons

They did an amazing job helping me secure my latest position.

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ALKU Response
2d
Thank you for your kind feedback. We’re glad to hear Alex and James provided a smooth and positive experience throughout your recruitment process. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and are grateful to have you as part of the ALKU network.
2.0
15 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The company offers strong earning potential for high performers and regularly hosts enjoyable team events outside the office.

Cons

Management may tell employees they are performing well and on track, only for them to be terminated shortly afterward with little or no explanation. This made it difficult to trust performance feedback. The company appears to invest heavily in parties, events, and outings while simultaneously conducting layoffs and frequently letting go of revenue employees. Employee turnover is high. In a roughly 40-person office, there were more than 15 departures within a year. The office culture can feel cliquey at times, making it challenging for some employees to feel fully included. Leadership also stated that termination should never come as a surprise, but that was not always reflected in practice. Additionally, discussions about former employees occasionally came across as unprofessional, which contributed to concerns about workplace culture and respect for departing team members.

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ALKU Response
2d
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We take comments like these seriously and appreciate the perspective you've provided. We will be sure to share your concerns with our leadership team as we continue working to improve the employee experience. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.
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