As Patagonia tightens operations, workers say the company has lost its soul

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When new employees join Patagonia, they're handed a copy of "Let My People Go Surfing." The company's founder, Yvon Chouinard, who wrote the book in 2005, said it was intended as a "philosophical manual for the employees of Patagonia."

Patagonia gave 90 staff a choice — relocate across the US or leave the company. They've got 3 days to decide.

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The Patagonia logo is a status symbol for tech workers and mountaineers alike.

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Surf breaks, yacht trips, and digital detox cabins, here are some of the top perks at companies outside of Big Tech.

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Unplugged has 20 digital detox cabins across the UK
Unplugged, a UK-based company, partners with employers to help them give their staff three to four day stays in its digital detox cabins.

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This 44-year-old founder and CEO is stepping down to go on a 3-year religious mission. 'I feel such confidence that this is the right thing.'

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Davis Smith is stepping down to fulfill a 3-year calling as a mission president for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Recife, Brazil.
Davis Smith is stepping down to fulfill a 3-year calling as a mission president for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Recife, Brazil.

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