Thread regarding Dow Chemical Co. layoffs

The toxicity that once did not exist at Dow has been around for a few years because toxic employees are encouraged through no repercussions or consequences to continue to lie about and basically ruin people that are honest and not in a political group . Sometimes it’s so bad in offices I’ve seen that there’s no point in speaking up for your self because it goes nowhere . Terrible dirty rotten employees need to go and we need a reset with honesty and respect . These people lie and take credit for others ideas all day long . It’s crazy . Never seen anything like this until the last two -3 years ..

And dei

Dow’s corporate culture rot is the slow, silent erosion of the company’s foundational values, leading to decreased morale, high turnover, and reduced productivity. It is characterized by creeping cynicism, poor communication, and a shift toward self-interest, rather than a sudden, dramatic crisis. Common signs include silent voices, missed deadlines, and a lack of accountability.

Key Warning Signs of Culture Rot that are being ignored by leadership:

Declining Engagement: A rise in "quiet quitting" increased gossip, and a lack of enthusiasm.

Toxic Communication: Silos form, trust breaks down, and leadership fails to address issues.

Missed Values: Core values become meaningless posters rather than practiced behaviors.

Talent Drain: High-performing employees leave, often driven by a toxic environment that is 10.4 times more powerful than compensation in predicting turnover.

Lack of Recognition: Individual achievements are overlooked, and management fails to acknowledge good work.

Causes and Indicators
Culture rot often stems from a "drift" away from the original mission, where leadership fails to model healthy behaviors.