It's disheartening to witness a company resorting to layoffs disguised as Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs). This approach not only undermines job security but also erodes trust in the management. Gaslighting employees by questioning their professionalism adds insult to injury, creating a toxic work environment. When HR becomes complicit in such practices, it further damages the employee-company relationship. Additionally, manipulating compensation discussions is a breach of transparency, leaving employees feeling deceived and undervalued. This deceitful culture can severely impact morale and overall employee well-being.