Kobo
What year was Kobo created?
2009
Who is the CEO of Rakuten?
Hiroshi Mikitani
What is an Individual Learning Plan?
The document used to indicate your to HR and your manager what are your professional goals and interests.
What is VTO? or Volunteer Time Off?
The term used for taking time off to volunteer, which you can request through BambooHR. We each get 16 hours per year for this initiative.
What is the program where you get a free audiobook or ebook every week through this program.
Boomerang. Sign-up is on our EE Portal. Once signed up, you will be added to our #boomerang Slack channel within 7 days. Promo codes get shared in the channel every Tuesday around 12pm EST.
Who is Kobo's CEO?
Michael Tamblyn
What year was Rakuten founded?
1997
What is the Slack group dedicated to Early Careers folks?
#Kobo-kickstart
What is Extended Long Weekends?
The benefit of an extra day off for statutory holidays in the Summer Months.
What is the Employee Purchase Plan?
Get 50% off accessories, and 25% off hardware through this program.
What is Kobo's Self-Publishing Platform?
KWL
What is our Shugi principles?
The 5 main guiding principles we apply in our day-to-day work.
What is the name of the monthly session where a Kobo employee will present on their department?
Subject Matter Expert Talks.
Do we track Sick Days or Personal Days?
No, but please coordinate with/inform your Manager before taking any personal days.
What is Thanks-a-Latte?
A way to send $10 to a colleague as a "thank you" for something they contributed at Kobo that aligns with our Kobo values.
What is the Slack channel used to report phishing emails?
#gone-phishing
What is Optimism University?
The learning platform where you can find exclusive e-learning courses curated by Rakuten.
What is the bonus paid in lieu of vacation?
4% bonus.
Who is the Kobo employee who offers free ergonomic consultations, both virtually or in-person (for posture suggestions, lighting, chair and desk height, etc)?
Jarvin Ching, Kobo's Facilities Operations Lead.
What is Perkopolis?
A service provider which offers discounts on trips and event tickets.
What is the app used for our daily meal allowance when we're in-office?
Ritual App
What is Asakai?
The weekly Rakuten town-hall which takes place on Monday's at 12pm EST.
How long until the Manulife benefits become available to interns?
6 months after starting.
Who is our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provider that offers free and confidential counselling services?
Telus Health.
What is Bright? or Bright Breaks?
A wellness service provider offering short 7 minute classes all day from 5am to 12am EST.