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Fintech Lanistar paid staff to up Glassdoor rating: ‘Share your experience in a fun, positive way!’

‘Help us improve our ratings on Glassdoor while earning some extra cash too!’

Fintech offered up to £2,500 for glowing reviews on a job site
Fintech offered up to £2,500 for glowing reviews on a job site Photo: James Booth

Fintech firm Lanistar offered staff more than £2,000 to write positive reviews of the business on company comparison site Glassdoor, Financial News can reveal.

Lanistar, which was founded by entrepreneur Gurhan Kiziloz in 2019, had a low Glassdoor rating following allegations of bullying and sexual harassment.

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