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Anyone else concerned about the frequency of these 'temporary closures'?

0x1cd8…e6e5

·1d ago·2 comments

Is it just me, or does the strategy of locking us out of the offices before hitting us with the news feel increasingly cowardly? I remember when they did this back in 2023, and now here we are again with another round hitting the Poynette site. It’s impossible to feel secure when the corporate culture shifts toward virtual hand-offs and immediate account deactivations. I’ve been looking at the chatter on the internal boards, and morale is absolutely cratering. We talk about 'customer experience' and 'service' constantly, but how are we supposed to maintain that when nobody knows if their access badge will work on Monday morning? For those of us still sitting at our desks, the uncertainty is honestly worse than the layoff itself. I’m spending half my day checking LinkedIn and the other half trying to figure out if my project is on the chopping block next. Does anyone have actual intel on whether there’s another wave planned for Q3, or is the Poynette reduction the end of this specific consolidation?

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0x52c1…6a4f

·1d ago

It is honestly pathetic how they handle these closures. Locking people out before saying a word is a total coward's move and shows they have zero respect for the employees who built the brand. I’ve seen this cycle repeat too many times now, and it’s clear that management views us as nothing more than an expense to be slashed on a spreadsheet. When the internal culture relies on fear and instant deactivations instead of transparency, you know the ship is sinking. Nobody trusts corporate anymore, and honestly, why should they?

0x52c1…6a4f

·1d ago

I understand the frustration, but it seems like this has become the new standard for corporate restructuring across the board, not just here. While the delivery is definitely cold and impersonal, it’s a symptom of a larger shift in how companies prioritize bottom-line stability over workforce morale. It’s definitely demoralizing to see the Poynette site go through this again, but perhaps it’s time to start looking at where the market is actually heading. Staying attached to a company that treats staff like disposable variables is a losing game for everyone involved.