We're not like old, stodgy companies. We're cool and fun! > lays off swaths of workers unceremoniously > cuts back on perks > bans political topics and other

We're not like old, stodgy companies. We're cool and fun! > lays off swaths of workers unceremoniously > cuts back on perks > bans political topics and other non-work conversation > starts rigorously evaluating employees, "it's not stack ranking" but it's just as bad Hang on, maybe old school professional office culture had a reason... To make people focus on work.