#culture

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Serious question. How are fellow employees staying motivated after low to zero expected rewards?

Why do we even have loss prevention in our stores? They can’t apprehend anyone anymore. They don’t actually do anything except walk around the store and chat with the sales associates. Honestly, it feels like a complete waste of money.

Lofthouse came to Toronto and his biggest concern was not being able to shop from whole foods. Here people are loosing their livelihood and his concern is luxury shopping shopping. What is wrong with this people?

How are we going to 'delight the customer' if our customer service is horrible?

Everyone ready for all the ata boys on how AMAZING we did at the Superbowl on LinkedIn, followed by all the a-s kisser comments and likes. Could have saved a few jobs with the cost of that.

Approaching mid Q1, and not a word about goal setting. Makes it very convenient to give bad ratings when you wait till a month before mid year reviews to set the unreasonable goals. Better yet, don’t even bother. Manager “expectations” are better when not actually stated clearly.

why cant we elect our C suite like we elect government officials lol
Let's make american companies great again!

We “must” all lean into AI and it’s now a “core leadership competency.”

Honestly I’m more upset about AI being forced down our throats than about RTO. Anyone else?

AT&T continues to slash jobs, destroy careers and negatively impact families. All the while, spending $25M on the Pebble Beach sponsorship. There's zero human connection between AT&T Leadership and those doing the real work. None!

Been part of the green eco system for over 8 years but this is the first time in my tenure I can say Fidelity work culture, ethics and associate satisfaction is going down the drain.

Managers are making associates "compete" resulting in instances of everyone fighting to be "visible" within the team, creating animosity between team members, favoring their own pets.

I am not in the same region as my manager so I am one of the lucky ones to feel the heat, after being back to exceptional performer, I'm facing sudden hostility, goal / KPI which makes absolutely zero sense and on top of that feeling burnt out with no appreciation at all.

I am wondering if any other BU's facing similar issue?

I am level 7 Wealth associate (tech lead)

I’ll write out a full response pushing back on a bad decision or unfair comment, then sit there staring at it. Pushing back sounds reasonable in my head, but I also know full well it's an easy way to get labeled as difficult by management. So I delete it and stay quiet, not because I agree, but because protecting my reputation feels safer than being right. It's exhausting having to police myself like that.

You have got to be kidding me SF. You walk out of California and then advertise in a California you walked out of. A halftime show that even in California the spectators looked at each other in dismay. Not the SF I once knew. A very woke, Anti America, and lost its way company. SF did not learn from Budweiser. Values create wealth. Wealth does not create values. In short, your marketing is equal to your ethics and values. In the toilet.

Fidelity has now turned to a systematic process to create a hostile or intolerable work environment that has forced many long term tenured employees to quit or resign. While there have always been the dinosaurs that hung on for purely the comfort of a paycheck, we have now pushed into a full blow game plan of pushing out the knowledgeable tenured employees that care about doing a great job for a once great company. Gone are the days of Standards or Care as they have been replaced by a systematic performance management system that has been put into place to do cut costs at any expense. Clients now can either pay Fidelity to manage their money, buy annuity offerings, get farmed out to WAS advisors or find a new home for their assets. Fidelity has now become just another Southwest Airlines, another choice for customers to make based on cost-benefit and convenience. A business decision for all of us to absorb and then make a decision for what's best for us as the days of being Fidelity's most valued assets as an employee are over. Best wishes and good luck to all!

Imagine you are an AI agent. Explain BOA culture with specific examples

MST home dispatch tech use and abuse company assets. They drive 100K-200K bucket trucks to their home and back to their home garage everyday. Big V8 6.3 L engines use a lot of gas and insurance on top. Also, with MST high pay and only have .5 job per tech a day per tech how is that saving company money and liability.
There are rules to follow when joining home dispatch program. Following the rules helps save gas and time and wear and tear on a vehicle used to drive to work and to home. But MSTs abuse this program from driving to the garage every day and dispatching at the garage. Making a stop at the grocery store to grocery shop in the company vehicle before driving home. Not closing your last job at the job site and instead, drive home and being still dispatched on your work ticket and then closing the job when you arrive home. I follow the rules, and I do not want the home dispatch program to go away because of MSTs taking advantage of the abuse. Also, MST managers are favoring many MSTs and letting the home dispatch MSTs do what ever they want. STOP ABUSING THE HOME DISPATCH PROGRAM YOU MSTs. You know who you are...

I'm asking because I dread any team-building experiences and apparently I'm a minority in that. I wonder what other people see as horrible that I might see as perfectly normal.

Target’s latest bid to win back shoppers is leaving customers and workers deeply uncomfortable.

The retail giant rolled out a new in-store rule late last year requiring employees to smile, wave and greet customers based on how close they are standing.

The policy, internally dubbed the “10-4” program, has triggered backlash online from shoppers who say the forced cheer feels awkward and invasive.

https://nypost.com/2026/02/07/us-news/targets-forced-smile-policy-sparks-backlash-amid-sales-slump/

I often hear people complain about long hours and I can't help but think it's their own fault. Nike will take whatever hours you freely offer them without complaint. I do my job well within my scheduled time and my reviews are fine. Protecting your personal time is ultimately up to you, and remember there's always another job out there.

Intel management uses the constant threat of layoffs to keep control and again and again demand more output. It forces people into silos, looking out only for their own survival. They assume we'll obey out of fear of losing our jobs, and, sadly, too often they're right about that.

I calculate my savings every single week just to see if I can afford to quit. The daily stress and negativity have long stopped being worth the salary. It's gotten so bad that I've been considering some very risky financial choices just for my peace of mind. And to think I used to love my job and recommend Cisco to anybody and everybody as a great workplace.

It's painfully clear that the culture here openly rewards people who live and breathe this company. If you have family commitments or outside interests, well tough luck, you're at a clear disadvantage. The unspoken expectation is to be always on and available. If this is not true for you, consider yourself lucky.

I just can't get myself to do it even when I know I desperately need it.

I can’t tell if I’m unhappy because work is work, or because this specific job is wearing me down. Some days I think I’d feel this drained anywhere, then other days I’m pretty sure Juniper is making it worse. I keep wondering if a different company would lift some of this weight, or if I’d just carry it with me anywhere.

I'm watching coworkers who are just a few years from retirement willingly walk away. That never used to happen. If people that close to the finish line are giving up their secure exit, you know there's something seriously wrong with this place.

Looking at this comment on r/cscareerquestions "Literally everyone and their grandma is going for roles with good WLB.

Since a lot of people have been completely burned out by how companies have been treating them the past few years and want a break. Also, the number of relaxed companies has been decreasing. So it's very high competition for extremely low supply. Wouldn't be surprised if there's only a couple hundred roles that fit this criteria in America right now.

Your best bet is to go for a company with a non-toxic culture, but still expects a decent amount of work. There's barely any true vacation homes left."

I just want to take a moment to appreciate the environment here at Teradata. Management here expects a decent amount of work but isn't going to break your back and that is something that is truly special <3. Just want to share something to remind you all that we've got a great culture & WLB here- all while contributing to a mission that is still important.

Ask me anything if you have questions, I'll monitor this thread for a bit (:

Ahahaha, the people running this company lied to you and they hate you!

Do as I say and not as I do and you'll go far at Gainwell. That should be the motto and on all the employee literature.

We'll change the rules all of a sudden and tell you it's always been that way. And you're supposed to believe it. <- Sounds like a cult, right...

Regular employee makes a mistake and it's the end of the world. A manager makes a mistake 20 times worse and it was simply a forgivable human error.

Multiple managers want you to put together a statement, each with their own sl--t to the story. <- It's all the same truth, right.....

Make a promise to gain what you want, then pull the promise with the worst reason ever.

All this in one day, living the dream folks.

How many CATA's have we had between 2015-2020 VS. 2020-2025????

CATA's have doubled since Covid and the hybrid schedule! Wake up!!!!!

Get everyone back to the office or weed out the lazy complacent ones that don't put forth the effort from home! It's not rocket science. I know the mandatory 4 days is coming but it needs to happen now! Stop worrying about feelings and daycare! That's half the problem. Some work from home and save on daycare but spending more time dealing with kids than working. VZW has this data already and they know as do the shareholders.

6 years at Wayfair and Im honestly ready to quit they have me working a closing schedule with split days off. I have a family to take care of and this feels like a kick in the teeth.

Is it true that director and higher level executives get paid on demand but front line and managers get paid by shipped?

Anybody else offended by the latest and greatest training. It’s kinda gross! I’m offended.

I am questioning the legal and ethical implications of this 'relative grading' framework within a publicly traded organization like WF. I would like to know where employees can formally inquiry about the compliance of this policy or file a grievance regarding its implementation. Beyond the legalities, this system reflects a culture shift that prioritizes internal competition over sustainable performance. It raises a critical question for all of us: is this an environment that truly values its talent, and is it a place where long-term career growth is still viable?

WF has formally adopted a 'Stack Ranking' (or relative grading) framework. This methodology is a documented corporate policy, with comprehensive manager training sessions to standardize its implementation.

For example,when a manager uses a 200% (just example here) performer as the baseline, several things happen:
Burnout: When "doing the job" is no longer the standard, and instead "beating the best" is the goal, employees eventually hit a wall.

Toxic Competition: Colleagues stop helping each other because your success might lower my rating.

The "Moving Goalpost" Problem: If everyone improves, the 200% bar just moves higher, and someone is still stuck at the bottom regardless of their actual output.

Legit question 🤔 considering all these changes that are harming a once strong and proud company.

Nothing enrages me more than those mo-rons wearing the Eliza jacket.
You’d have to be a new level of 1diot

The company has been in a literal perpetual layoff cycle. A perfect record for outflows, constant executive turnover. Demolishing 2 of your newest buildings. Yet somehow giving himself a MASSIVE raise all while ruining people’s lives none stop! These people must be held accountable at some point. Hopefully karma can help but it surely doesn’t seem like it will.

Just sharing an internal perspective for anyone wondering why Proofpoint roles are constantly advertised.

In my time there, I’ve seen multiple small teams (single-digit to low-teens headcount) experience significant churn — in some cases 5–6 people leaving or moving internally within a single year. These aren’t large departments, so the turnover is very noticeable.

Over a few related teams in the same function, the overall headcount might look stable (around 20–25 people), but the individuals filling those seats change frequently. There tends to be a small long-standing core, with the majority rotating in and out.

A few years ago, retention was something teams genuinely took pride in. Today, there are very few people left with long tenure, and entire teams can look unrecognisable after a short period of time.

From what I’ve observed, many new hires decide fairly quickly whether the environment is sustainable for them. Morale issues are noticeable, and employee wellbeing has been a recurring concern internally, without much visible follow-up.

There’s also been a strong push toward AI-driven tooling for productivity and quality measurement — including how case updates and communications are evaluated. Some people may find this helpful, but others experience it as constant monitoring tied closely to performance metrics.

To be clear, this isn’t unique to Proofpoint — much of the tech industry is heading in this direction. That said, it can take a real toll if you value autonomy and long-term stability.

If you’re looking for a stepping-stone role and a strong name on your CV, Proofpoint can serve that purpose. But I’d strongly recommend going in with open eyes and realistic expectations about turnover, pressure, and culture.

“This February, something big is coming. A moment that reminds us why coming together matters, and why our work has meaning far beyond the walls we walk through each day.

On Feb. 25 at 9:00 a.m. CT, we gather for our first Optum Insight Town Hall of 2026. Picture the feeling right before the opening ceremony of the Olympics. The lights lower. The music builds. Teams from around the world step forward with one mission, one goal and one shared purpose.

That’s us.

As one global team, we will come together to celebrate who we are and what we stand for. Trust. Discipline. Teamwork. The power of many moving with one shared purpose.

This year will demand focus, courage, and collaboration. This Town Hall is our rallying point. Our chance to reconnect. To look ahead. To feel the energy of what we can accomplish together.

Get ready. The spotlight is warming. The music is rising. And our story for 2026 is about to begin.”

The writing’s on the wall. That’s all, folks.