Not that I agree with the move, but is that really surprising? Creating a false sense of camaraderie and family creates a culture where people are interested i

Not that I agree with the move, but is that really surprising? Creating a false sense of camaraderie and family creates a culture where people are interested in working and are positive toward the company. It increases productivity, makes people work more hours, and probably increases tenure. Talking about pay equity leads to dissatisfaction and likely loss of profits as people look for more money, or for different jobs. It's not in the company's best interests. Remember, HR is not there primarily for your benefit as an employee. I would say the same about company chat.