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Stryker’s 'growth' strategy is getting ugly

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·17d ago·2 comments

It’s really rich hearing about our record-breaking revenue in the company-wide emails while simultaneously watching good people get handed a cardboard box and a security escort. I was close with a few folks affected by the Lakeland notice, and it’s absolute BS how they handle these exits. You spend years grinding, hitting every KPI, and then you’re just a line item on a spreadsheet once the quarter ends. The transparency is non-existent. Management acts like everything is fine, then drops a bombshell on a Friday afternoon. If you’re currently on the chopping block or just survived one, start documenting everything and download your personal files from the network immediately. Don’t trust the 'we value your contributions' nonsense—they don't care about the people, just the stock price. Honestly, I’m done. I’m tired of being loyal to a company that treats its talent like disposable parts. Good luck to everyone currently in limbo.

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·17d ago

That’s the corporate reality at Stryker now. The disconnect between the upbeat 'all-hands' meetings and the reality of sudden layoffs is staggering. It’s dehumanizing to watch long-term, high-performing colleagues treated like disposable assets just to satisfy some analyst’s quarterly projections. They talk about culture, but culture doesn't survive when people are walked out for no reason other than short-term cost cutting. It makes it really hard to stay motivated when you know you could be next on the spreadsheet, regardless of your impact or loyalty. The trust is completely gone at this point.

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·17d ago

Honestly, anyone expecting transparency from corporate at this point is setting themselves up for disappointment. It’s been this way for a while: push everyone to burn out for 'record growth' and then cut the headcount to boost margins right before the reporting period. It’s a ruthless cycle, and unfortunately, it works for the stock price. The Lakeland situation is just the latest example of how they view the workforce—nothing more than a variable expense to be managed. If you’re looking for stability or appreciation here, you’re looking in the wrong place.