The IT department, unfortunately, is a completely different environment. It has a toxic culture with little to no inclusion, and there’s a strong sense of favoritism and discrimination. Many employees I know have observed or been victim of unethical practices, such as managers encouraging others to submit work under different names to manipulate visibility and justify visa sponsorships for their friends or family members. Leadership tends to form exclusive groups and excludes others from team activities, which fosters division rather than collaboration. Frequent layoffs, a strict onsite policy with no remote flexibility, and upper management’s lack of concern for employee well-being make it difficult to recommend long term employment here.