Loka Portugal - Anonymous employee Loka Employee Review

Thanks for your comments. While we value honest feedback, in this case we’re scratching our heads about some of the points you raised, as they simply aren't factual. We know from market research and employee feedback that Loka's compensation, benefits and business structure are among the best in tech. In 2022 we registered a 96% employee retention rate, and Lokals enjoyed best-in-the-biz benefits like 5/4 Fridays—that’s an extra 26 days off a year—and Explore and Relocation opportunities. Almost half of our employees took a course or earned a new certification in 2022, courtesy of Loka, adding to already extensive bona fides like Masters degrees, PhDs and AWS certifications. From most feedback we hear, our people are grateful to be part of a team with an embarrassment of world-class talent. Our teams work on a variety of impactful projects, and sometimes teammates are asked to step into a role or responsibility to fill a temporary gap. This is the exception and not the norm. We understand that working outside of your technical expertise may have been uncomfortable. As for restructuring, we've made one move from regional to functional in the last four years, which resulted in zero re-org layoffs. And in terms of growth strategy, in the last two years we’ve outpaced our projected growth, even while the market dipped. Our investments in genomics and design are paying dividends. In fact, at the time of this writing Loka is hiring for a dozen roles. All of that said, Loka is intent on continually improving. If you’re open to emailing me directly at amelia@loka.com, I’ll address any valid issues you bring up. Ongoing feedback, both digital and in-person, is core to our business, and we’re proud of the company culture we’ve built at Loka.