Leaked Company Memo Exposes Just How Terrible Some Firms Treat Their Staff

A glimpse Into the appalling treatment of employees at some firms.

Jesse

• Published in Interesting
• October 31, 2023

In an era where corporate culture is increasingly under the microscope, it's baffling to encounter employers who still seem to prioritize profits over people. A prime example recently surfaced on the 'facepalm' subreddit, where a user shared an image of a particularly tone-deaf company notice to its staff.

The notice sternly highlighted that there would be "NO call-offs accepted" on specific dates, regardless of the reason. The list of scenarios the employees could potentially face was addressed with a shocking lack of empathy, from childcare issues ("No babysitter, find one") to health concerns ("Child sick, buy some medicine").

Even vehicle breakdowns weren’t exempt, with the advice being simply, "Car trouble, call Uber." To add salt to the wound, the notice concluded with the boastful claim: "We are a million-dollar company; let's act like one."

Such callous disregard for employee well-being and personal circumstances understandably drew sharp criticism from the Reddit community. Many Redditors chimed in to express their disbelief, with some sharing equally bewildering stories of their own encounters with toxic corporate policies.

Such stories raise a fundamental question: In our quest for corporate excellence, have we lost touch with basic human empathy? While a company's success is essential, it should not be at the expense of its employees' well-being.

As the saying goes, "Treat your employees well, and they will treat your customers well." The reverse, as the facepalm subreddit post proves, is equally true.

Let’s dig into the details

This is cold

Here’s how the Reddit community reacted to the story:

Apparently, proofreading is too expensive for a million dollar company

A million dollar company is a small business, so we understand where they are coming from

A million dollar company should have a enough employees for coverage

This Redditor is not joking around

“A million dollar company, that goes bankrupt if an employee has a problem on a specific day?”

Companies need to understand that their employees have lives outside of work

When you treat employees like trash, you can never retain them

“Boasting that you're a million dollar company isn't the brag it used to be.”

There’s no doubt that this company’s turnover rate will be through the roof

“They have no idea about rules and employee care.“

“I’d bet leadership at this place does all the things they tell others they can’t.“

“Lol a million dollar company is not a flex.“

This mom will always put her family first before her job

“They should pay extra to those who are willing to work on 12/24.“

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While it's tempting to dismiss such anecdotes as outliers, they underscore a deeper issue in some corporate cultures: a failure to recognize that businesses thrive when their employees are valued, supported, and treated with respect.

Perhaps it's high time for such companies to truly "act like" the million-dollar entities they claim to be, starting with a genuine commitment to the well-being of their most valuable asset – their people.

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Jesse