The article discusses the importance of transparency in company culture, illustrating how information-sharing among employees happens faster than management can manage. The author shares personal experiences with their team in Seoul, highlighting that employees often communicate openly, sometimes sharing sensitive information externally. To improve transparency, they suggest starting small and gradually disclosing more information, turning culture-building into a systematic process akin to product development. The risks and impact of cultural transparency are significant, affecting employees' careers and work relationships. Ultimately, the message is that intentional transparency can foster a better workplace environment.
Employees share everything now, including their 360s. We can pretend we control the narrative while employees screenshot Slack messages and share salary data.
Cultural transparency goes wrong, and you damage careers, relationships, and safety at work.
Start small and test everything. Treat each disclosure as a product feature.
Transparency isn't a virtue; it's just a tool for building culture intentionally.
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