Toxic Work Culture at Bank of America

SOURCE nypost.com
The death of a Bank of America associate has sparked outrage on Wall Street due to the toxic work culture, including complaints of 100-hour workweeks. The associate, a former Green Beret, passed away at 35 after working on a $2 billion merger. Employees are considering a walkout to demand better working conditions.

Key Points

  • Associate's death after reportedly working 100-hour weeks.
  • Employees considering a walkout to demand better conditions.
  • Longstanding debate on banks' responsibility to employees.

Pros

  • Increased awareness of toxic work cultures in the banking industry.
  • Push for better working conditions for junior employees.

Cons

  • Loss of life due to alleged overwork.
  • Fear of retribution for speaking out against the toxic culture.