Well, getting PUPd (Pipd), RUFd (RiFd) etc. is based on whether they find material to write against, right?
Only id--ts work 60-80 hours and earn pennies in exchange. If you look at the productivity/Output: time invested (ratio) and try to raise that number, then you can highlight the value you bring to the company.
Staring at a computer screen will not make the electrons go faster. Something, you should explain to the HR monkeys. At the end of the day, a company can even cut short the HR folks who add close to no value in today's corporate world. They can be replaced by machines/robots to provide service. Most of the HR work has been done by the manager.
Your time and emotions are your property and possession. Company cares about results. The software guys are known to get their job done in 1 hour and then charge 1000 hrs for their project—smart move!
Unlike the code donkeys who keep writing code and yet, the quality is so poor after investing so many hours. A few tactics would be,
Unite with your peers (Your boss's goal is to keep you separate and disorganized)
Push back on weekends and stupid demands. Ask them to point it in your agreement and show where, such ridiculous planning was created. If being asked to work on weekends, then ask why? Let them explain the logic and then ask, who created such intelligent plans. Why was the planning done so poorly? Who is responsible and accountable for poor planning? What actions will be taken?
Don't cave in. Ask calmly and comfortably. Calm confidence has a nice way of making the managers nervous and having a nervous breakdown.
Their goal is to induce fear. Fear is induced and self-developed and one can easily overcome it. The fear-inducer then has a nervous breakdown when their tactics to induce fear in others fail. Slowly, they start slipping and making mistakes. Make these CEOs earn their pay!
Push-back on micromanagement. Show that you don't need lessons and excessive words. Have them provide clear and concise directions. The expectation is for you to provide clear answers but they give nebulous answers. Turn it back and have them explain what that means!
No one can defeat or submit you. Only you can do that to yourself. Stop letting these people change your beliefs and steal your confidence. Write the names of all these bullies who hide in the shadows. They are empowered because they feel that they will not be held liable for legal action and for harassment. Document and voice-record all interactions and enforce dignity and respect.
There is no room for toxic management!