Employee sentiment on post-acquisition culture changes

The article advises technicians to monitor company culture after a PE buyout and consider leaving if values no longer align, reflecting potential negative sentiment among employees when acquisitions lead to undesirable sales tactics or loss of craftsmanship appreciation.

“If sales incentives feel icky to you, or you notice that the company doesn’t really care about meeting its customers’ (or employees’) needs anymore, then do you really want your knowledge and skills to support a mission you don’t believe in?”

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