High turnover, favoritism, and no growth — think twice before joining - Anonymous employee MARUWA Employee Review

1.0
May 1, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Small company, so communication should be easy. That's it.

Cons

This company has a lot of problems that start from the top. Favoritism is a big issue. If the president/CEO likes you, things are okay. If not, they will make your work life very difficult. Performance reviews are done but employees never get to see the results. There is no transparency at all. Retaliation happens. I saw it myself. If you speak up or do something management does not like, there are consequences. It is not a safe place to raise concerns. The turnover is shocking. This is a small company. In 2025, almost half of the employees left because of the work environment and how poorly the company treats people. New people keep getting hired but they do not stay long. I heard that Japan headquarters sees Maruwa America employees as disposable. The turnover numbers show that this is true. Pay is below market. Maruwa Japan is known for good bonuses, but Maruwa America pays no bonus at all. Raises are rare and based on who likes you, not how well you perform. Bullying is normal here. Once you are not in favor with leadership, the treatment gets hostile. This is a pattern, not a one time thing.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Feb 3, 2017
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Pros

It was very tough especially first 1-2 year. Most new hired won't last a month because of the harsh environment. But once you survive first year, you will have more freedom and understanding. You will learn many disciplines in this company. Many people don't like it and gave up too soon. They are not learning anything and just a waste. The company likes analytical, detail oriented, and have a sales background person. In fact, you don't need to have any technical knowledge to begin with. If you are not those guys, don't waste your time here.

Cons

The corporate management and system need to fix!

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