Company talk about "we are a family" is a red flag for a work environment where people may be pressured to work overtime ("it's more than a job; we're family.")

Company talk about "we are a family" is a red flag for a work environment where people may be pressured to work overtime ("it's more than a job; we're family.") or overlook inappropriate behavior ("that's just how Bob is; we can't fire him because family has got to stick together."). People on a team don't need to be "family" to be respectful and supportive of each other.