Since the recent activity that the company did, the company culture has changed significantly. There has been a noticeable increase in turnover, declining morale, and growing uncertainty among employees. Policies around work-from-home flexibility were removed, everyone is afraid to speak up and no one dares to question the company's direction.
The workplace became increasingly transactional after the new HR leadership took over, with much less focus on employee wellbeing, trust, and people development. Many long-time employees who once valued the culture no longer feel the same sense of belonging or psychological safety.
What is most concerning is the lack of transparency and consistency in how performance and appraisals are handled. In some cases, appraisal outcomes appeared disconnected from actual contributions, which undermines confidence in the performance measurement process.
There is also a strong sense that no one is truly safe, especially newer joiners. This creates an environment of fear rather than growth.
I also do not think it is appropriate for companies to encourage current employees to leave positive reviews if they do not genuinely reflect the employee experience. Future candidates deserve honest and balanced insights to assess whether the environment is the right fit for them.