A Military Contract Tests Google's Open Culture
Land of the Giants
Empowerment through Unity
Tech employees recognized their leverage and influence over company decisions, particularly when a group of skilled engineers at Google united to oppose a controversial contract. The potential risk to Google's business became evident when employees, especially those with extensive experience, threatened to resign, demonstrating the value of operational expertise. This collective action prompted Google executives to heed their concerns, leading to a swift reevaluation of company policy and direction within a week of the protest.
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