In a surprising turn of events, a major corporation’s attempt to foster transparency and accessibility has backfired spectacularly, leaving its CEO in a state of self-imposed seclusion.
A Welcoming Intent Gone Awry
“We implemented the ‘Open Door Policy’ to create a culture of openness and trust,” explained HR Director Lisa Thompson. “Unfortunately, it turns out that employees have a lot more to say than we anticipated.”
Within days of the policy’s announcement, the CEO’s office was swarmed by eager employees, each armed with grievances, ideas, and a suspiciously high number of complaints about the coffee machine.
“The first few hours were fine,” said the CEO from an undisclosed location. “But when the line reached the bathroom, I knew it was time to retreat.”
Fort Knox-Level Security
Rumor has it that the CEO now resides in the building’s rarely used panic room, emerging only for highly strategic reasons, such as dodging particularly irate middle managers. “It’s become a real-life game of hide-and-seek,” chuckled one anonymous source. “Except no one’s having fun.”
