Legal and reputational risk from inappropriate employee reviews
First written in FY2022. 2 of 4 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: 2026-03-24.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2025: 4 of 21 companies on the "Worse" side.
28 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- 2026-03-24RestatedManagement planning
「All posts are screened mechanically using AI and visually reviewed by dedicated staff. If a post that violates laws or constitutes defamation is identified, we promptly take steps to unpublish it.」
The risks associated with inappropriate employee review posts, and the response through AI screening, visual review and unpublishing, were reiterated. - FY2025RestatedAnnual report
「In addition, all posts are screened automatically using AI and visually reviewed by dedicated staff. If a post constituting a violation of law or defamation is identified, we promptly take measures to make it unavailable to the public.」
The company continues to address the legal and reputational risk through AI screening, visual review and removal from public view. - FY2024Added risk assessment informationAnnual report
「(5) Employee review posts on the OpenWork website (likelihood: low; timing: long term; impact: low)」
Assessment information was added for the legal and reputational risk from inappropriate employee reviews. AI screening and visual review remain the response measures. - FY2022First statedAnnual report
「Employee reviews are subjective opinions about companies posted by users based on their own experiences. The Company cannot guarantee the accuracy, currency, usefulness or any other aspect of the content.」
The Company discloses the risk of legal liability and reputational damage arising from infringement of reputation or privacy rights, violations of law, and inaccurate or outdated information.