Fantastic place to grow and learn - Business Partner TikTok Employee Review

5.0
Sep 14, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I have worked at TikTok since January 2020 and I absolutely love it. I was lucky to start in the office before the global pandemic this year hit. The office was a fun and inclusive place to be. I feel I have grown in my career and learnt so much since being here and it's only been 8 months. I have been so impressed with the way the company has adapted to a work from home culture during this pandemic. Especially inducting new employees into the company. The onboarding is seamless. As a current employee at TikTok during this difficult time I feel well looked after and I am proud to work at such great company. Pros: Innovative Inclusive Fun Collaborative Open

Cons

At times there can be information overload, however it keeps you on your toes. Some of the internal processes / systems can be tricky to navigate and get your head round.

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5.0
May 6, 2026
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Pros

- Learn a lot of new things! - Great benefits - Interesting user-facing products to work on

Cons

- Language barriers if you don't speak CN - Working late

1.0
May 21, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

There are some truly fantastic and talented people in the company who make daily collaboration a great experience. Additionally, the insurance and overall health benefits package is quite strong and comprehensive.

Cons

The work culture is heavily driven by top-down directives from HQ, leaving little room for open discussion, transparency, or questioning management decisions. The bi-yearly rating cycle feels highly punitive and is frequently used to target individuals rather than foster growth, leading to an environment where anyone can be abruptly let go. Work-life balance is virtually non-existent due to tedious, high-volume workloads and constant alignment with overseas timelines. Furthermore, leadership instability is a constant concern; local management changes rapidly, frequently replaced by leaders from the parent company, creating an unpredictable and highly volatile work environment.

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