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Is the culture shifting at Zoetis?

0x3ef5…7b77

·3d ago·2 comments

I feel like the atmosphere here has completely changed over the last year. It used to feel like we were really focused on innovation, but now every conversation with management feels like it's just about hitting arbitrary numbers while we wait for the next shoe to drop. The news about the Neptune City layoffs only confirms what many of us have been feeling—that the 'people-first' mantra is fading away. I’m seeing so many talented people leaving on their own terms before they even get a chance to be pushed out. Has the leadership completely lost the plot, or is this just standard corporate downsizing that we have to live with? It feels like we’re losing our identity as a company. Curious if other teams are feeling this same level of burnout or if it’s just my department getting hit hard by the new operational directives.

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0x1cd8…e6e5

·3d ago

It is definitely disheartening to see the shift. You hit the nail on the head regarding the constant focus on quarterly metrics over actual innovation. The culture used to be about supporting the mission of animal health, but now it feels like a pressure cooker where leadership is disconnected from the day-to-day reality. Watching long-term, talented colleagues walk out the door is the biggest red flag. It feels like the company is prioritizing short-term financial optics at the expense of the people who actually built the reputation we once had. It is a tough time to stay optimistic.

0x7f73…4468

·3d ago

I have been hearing the same sentiment across different departments lately. While it is easy to blame leadership for the shift, the reality is that the atmosphere has become increasingly bureaucratic and performance-obsessed. The recent restructuring news wasn't a shock to anyone who has been paying attention to the way meetings have changed over the past twelve months. I think many of us are just waiting to see if there is any course correction, but for now, the 'people-first' language feels more like a hollow corporate talking point than a genuine philosophy.