The article critiques the effectiveness of employee engagement surveys, highlighting employee dissatisfaction and skepticism about their impact, despite their widespread use and the significant investment companies make in them. It discusses the history, purpose, and limitations of such surveys, emphasizing that they often fail to foster genuine trust or lead to meaningful change, and suggests that true engagement requires more open communication and trust beyond just surveys.
Cloudflare has defended its HR practices after a former employee posted a video of her firing call, during which she was not given a specific reason for her dismissal. The company's response, delivered by staffers named "Dom" and "Rosie", did not provide a clear explanation, leading to public outcry and support for the ex-employee. Cloudflare has stated that this was not a layoff, but the former employee claims her firing was unjust and has sparked a conversation about employee rights and corporate behavior.
A former Cloudflare employee recorded her firing, sparking a debate about whether it was a layoff or due to underperformance. The video went viral, with some supporting her and others criticizing her reaction. Cloudflare denies conducting layoffs, stating that decisions are based on performance reviews. The employee expressed frustration at the lack of concrete data behind her termination, while HR experts disagreed on the handling of the situation.
