Highly political culture with deep-rooted insecurity and lack of transparency - Anonymous employee Taboola Employee Review

Insecurity-led leadership: Decisions are driven more by personal agendas than business merit. Senior leaders often operate from a place of fear and control, leading to an environment where people are pitted against one another. Lack of transparency: There is minimal communication on key decisions. Major structural changes and exits are executed behind closed doors without discussion or clarity, creating a sense of constant uncertainty. Malicious internal politics: Instead of collaboration, there is a tendency to undermine peers and teams to secure personal positioning. Trust is low because information is selectively shared to maintain power hierarchies. Weak market positioning: The product struggles to compete in India, yet the pressure on teams is unrealistic and inconsistent with ground reality. This leads to blame-shifting rather than strategic course correction. No psychological safety: Employees are not encouraged to speak up, and those who perform well may still be abruptly exited if perceived as a threat.