Kununu

Kununu is an online employer review and workplace insights platform that originated in Vienna, Austria, in 2007. The site enables current and former employees to anonymously rate and review their employers across categories such as company culture, management, salary, benefits, and work-life balance, and to share interview experiences. It also provides company profiles that may include job listings and salary information in some markets. Content is user-generated and subject to moderation; employers can claim profiles to respond to feedback.

Geographic scope and language: Kununu primarily targets German-speaking markets, including Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, but offers content in several languages and serves a global audience to varying degrees. It operates alongside other employer review platforms and general job boards.

History and ownership: Kununu was founded in 2007 in Vienna. In 2013, it was acquired by XING SE, the German professional networking company. Kununu has remained part of the XING portfolio, which later became part of the New Work SE group, linking it to a broader ecosystem of career services and employer branding offerings.

Impact and use: The platform is used by job seekers to evaluate potential employers and by employers for employer branding and recruitment strategies. It provides transparency into workplace practices and compensation trends, contributing to informed job-search decisions and company feedback loops.