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I would argue the video is trying to flex the executive power of a company using shame and contempt, against something they don't like (or understand?): remote

I would argue the video is trying to flex the executive power of a company using shame and contempt, against something they don't like (or understand?): remote work. I would agree with your final statement and would go further: Share with any people considering work at WebMD: Better to cringe now instead of after you accept an offer.

wolverine876 3y ago
Where do you see shame and contempt in the video? It's pretty friendly.
- danesparza 3y ago
  Menace, sarcasm, shame and contempt can be presented as friendly but still have the same effect. Here is an incomplete list of items that might fall into this list: - The opening frame of the video, indicating no one is there because everyone is in person - "Unfortuately, too big of a group hasn't returned"- "We need you ready and present and we need it now". Both of these indicate the employees that are working remotely are not pleasing to the senior leadership staff -- and whether they were performing well or not doesn't seem to be addressed by that same senior leadership staff. It also seems to imply the employees weren't 'ready and present' up to this point. - The background music (which is either tone-deaf to the message or downright menacing). Iko-iko (the song) has a meaning.
  - wolverine876 3y ago
    Thanks. I guess I saw a clear, firm message, but not menace, and that to me it's lightened by the 'nobody there' bit (I don't suggest that my interpretation is somehow superior, just my own.) How would you like to see the CEO and executives communicate this message, without menace? Forget that you might not agree with the message; how do they say it better?
    - ryandrake 3y ago
      I think the point is that the message itself is menacing, not any particular display of it. You could have a clown dance around and sing a song about how there will be consequences if you don't do X--pick any wording or presentation and it's still a threat.
    - op00to 3y ago
      It would best be communicated from your immediate manager. Not a cutesy but also kinda threatening video.
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wolverine876 3y ago

Where do you see shame and contempt in the video? It's pretty friendly.

danesparza 3y ago
Menace, sarcasm, shame and contempt can be presented as friendly but still have the same effect. Here is an incomplete list of items that might fall into this list: - The opening frame of the video, indicating no one is there because everyone is in person - "Unfortuately, too big of a group hasn't returned"- "We need you ready and present and we need it now". Both of these indicate the employees that are working remotely are not pleasing to the senior leadership staff -- and whether they were performing well or not doesn't seem to be addressed by that same senior leadership staff. It also seems to imply the employees weren't 'ready and present' up to this point. - The background music (which is either tone-deaf to the message or downright menacing). Iko-iko (the song) has a meaning.
- wolverine876 3y ago
  Thanks. I guess I saw a clear, firm message, but not menace, and that to me it's lightened by the 'nobody there' bit (I don't suggest that my interpretation is somehow superior, just my own.) How would you like to see the CEO and executives communicate this message, without menace? Forget that you might not agree with the message; how do they say it better?
  - ryandrake 3y ago
    I think the point is that the message itself is menacing, not any particular display of it. You could have a clown dance around and sing a song about how there will be consequences if you don't do X--pick any wording or presentation and it's still a threat.
  - op00to 3y ago
    It would best be communicated from your immediate manager. Not a cutesy but also kinda threatening video.
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