Netflix's approach to human resources has sparked debate, with a director at the streaming giant arguing that letting go of less effective team members is essential for maintaining a high-performing and engaged workforce.
In recent months, tech giants such as Meta and Microsoft have also been cutting so-called 'low performers,' a practice that has drawn criticism over the implications of such a label. Similarly, Netflix has long prioritised a high-performance work culture, a principle outlined in its widely recognised culture memo, first published in 2009 and continuously refined since.
