The writing is on the wall, and employees see it clearer than ever—Canon is not the company it once was.
Morale is at an all-time low. Layoffs happened, workloads increased, and what did leadership do? Nothing to improve employee well-being. Instead, we’re met with more control, more rigidity, and more outdated policies that serve no purpose except to remind us that we’re not trusted.
Time and time again, Canon forces employees into the office when remote work is a completely viable option. Holiday week? Still have to come in and make up your “in office days.” Snowstorm? Sorry, still got to come in, drive safe and use caution on your commute. The question is: Why?
It’s not about productivity, because we get the job done either way.
It’s not about collaboration, because many roles don’t require in-person work. Not to mention, the office is painfully silent most of the time, with many of us still communicating remotely anyway. (The most toxic energy to be in, by the way.)
So what is it really about? Control? Image? Leadership’s refusal to adapt to the times?
For a company already struggling, how much more talent is Canon willing to lose before realizing that people have options? Employees today don’t stay where they’re undervalued and over-managed. The best talent is leaving for companies that respect them, trust them, and recognize that the future of work is about flexibility, not control.
Canon, take a hard look at the culture you’re creating. Employees are frustrated, exhausted, and disillusioned. This isn’t just a complaint, it’s a warning. Because when enough people feel this way, they leave. And not everyone walks out the door—some stay, but they’ve already checked out mentally and emotionally. They stop caring, stop trying, and simply do the bare minimum to get through the day. That’s what Canon is breeding: a workforce that’s present, but no longer engaged.
And when that happens, it won’t just be morale that’s down, it’ll be the company itself.
Wake up, Canon… the new workforce is here, and we expect accountability and common sense. Companies tend to forget that the employer-employee relationship is mutual —loyalty is earned, not demanded.