We had an "anonymous" town hall after someone complained to HR. Leadership opened the floor with: "This is a safe space." Within two minutes, someone mentioned burnout, and the CEO's face froze like someone insulted her kid. By the end, the vibe was "say less or say goodbye."
A week later, three of the most outspoken employees got "restructured." One was told their role had been "absorbed into a more streamlined org chart." Another got a 30-minute warning and a calendar invite to offboard. Turns out, it was a safe space — just not for us.
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