• magnetosphere@kbin.social
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    11 months ago

    I like (most of) the people I work with, and my boss is pleasant, sane, and reasonable. That does more than any bullshit “well-being initiative” ever could.

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      11 months ago

      They know. But that sort of work environment takes planning, good leadership, and broader company values than just short-term profit. So it’s far easier and cheaper to throw you the occasional pizza party, company T-shirt, and 10% off mental health services.

      • UNWILLING_PARTICIPANT@sh.itjust.works
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        11 months ago

        Even just a little bubble of sanity in an otherwise dysfunctional workplace can be tolerable, even rewarding, so long as your boss does a good job protecting you. Like a culture silo