Poor Leadership and High Stress - Anonymous employee Kigen Employee Review

When I first joined, Kigen had a good hybrid work model with flexible hours. Many of the leaders were technically strong and knowledgeable. Initially, management seemed supportive and approachable.

The reality is very different. Flexibility exists only for management — employees are expected to log in late at night for calls but also come to the office and leave at fixed times. There’s no genuine work-life balance, and rules change depending on who you are or who you report to. The company is an extremely poor place for women. There’s no support for women during pregnancy or personal situations, empathy and understanding are completely missing. The environment is male-dominated, and some male managers gossip about female employees or behave in ways that make women uncomfortable. Falling sick even for a single day leads to unnecessary questioning and demands for proof. Despite achieving company goals, many employees didn’t receive appraisals. There is no proper HR team in India,if you have any problems, you’re expected to handle them alone. The culture here is full of favoritism, control, and outdated thinking. It feels like a very different (and worse) experience compared to employees working outside India.

There isn't even a single pro of working here

My experience with Kigen has been the most unprofessional and demotivating experience of my career. The working environment is highly toxic, beginning with management. Superiors in this organization are not equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead their teams but always apply extra pressure on juniors to compensate for their own inadequacies. The process is disorganized – the algorithm and steps change virtually every day, which makes it so that there can't be clarity or consistency in the work. This causes time to be wasted and people to become frustrated, yet leadership has no responsibility for their lack of planning. On top of that, there's no regard for employee privacy. Even for personal leaves, you're required to state reasons, and the purpose of your leaves is frankly questioned, which is extremely unprofessional and intrusive. Rather than a supportive work environment, the company thrives on micromanagement, distrust, and blame-shifting. If you appreciate a healthy work environment, stability, and professional respect, I would strongly recommend not joining Kigen.