Netflix’s lackluster management team embraces enshittification

The article discusses Netflix's shift from a unique, employee-centric culture emphasizing responsibility and flexibility to a more conventional corporate model prioritizing shareholder profits. This change, exemplified by the reduction of generous parental leave policies, reflects a broader trend of companies abandoning employee-friendly practices. The author criticizes this move, arguing that it demonstrates shortsighted management prioritizing conformity over fostering a positive and productive work environment. Commenters largely agree, sharing similar experiences and expressing concern over this loss of individuality and the increasing focus on profit maximization. The overall theme is the negative impact of prioritizing profit over employee well-being and the erosion of distinct corporate cultures. This article is also available in English on my Medium page, «Netflix’s lackluster management team embraces enshittification«