8.2. Experiences of European Corporate Leavers

This book has focused on U.S.-based companies, including those that are global. Stories from U.S. citizens have addressed the complexity of building welcoming, inclusive work environments within a demographically diverse society. But how different are these experiences in other developed countries?

I have gathered stories of corporate leavers from European countries, which demonstrate that the dynamics are the same—although with important cultural nuances.

In every country, some groups are considered insiders and some are outsiders. Some workers have to underperform repeatedly before they get sidelined, while others have to perform perfectly time and time again before they are noticed. Here is a ...

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