Rant

Company culture under strain at Hormel?

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·42d ago·2 comments

Okay, so this might be a bit of a rant, but I'm really starting to feel it. The 'One Hormel' messaging is still out there, but the atmosphere feels increasingly fragmented. Departments seem more siloed than ever, and the communication from upper management feels like canned PR speak. There's a definite sense of 'us vs. them' creeping in, and the trust just isn't what it used to be. It's tough to stay motivated when you feel like you're just a number, and the 'family' vibe that used to be a selling point feels like a distant memory. Anyone else experiencing this disconnect? Am I just jaded, or has the culture really taken a hit recently?

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·42d ago

I hear you. It's a shame when that 'family' feeling starts to erode. I've noticed the silo effect too, and it definitely makes collaboration harder. When you don't feel connected to other teams or leadership, it's easy to lose sight of the bigger picture and your own contribution. It makes you wonder if the focus has shifted away from the people who actually make the products. Hopefully, things can shift back towards genuine connection.

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·42d ago

That 'canned PR speak' is a killer. It feels like they're trying to paper over real issues with buzzwords instead of addressing them head-on. The fragmentation you mentioned is real – it's like different parts of the company are operating in their own little bubbles. Hard to feel motivated or that your work matters when you're not sure it's even being heard or understood by the people making decisions. Definitely a tough environment right now.