Culture Backlash after Italian firm asks employees to pick “who should be fired” Internal “morale check” inviting staff to nominate colleagues for dismissal branded a “cruel”, “humiliating” “Squid Game”-style contest iStock.com/ASphotowed Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Friday 23 January 2026 Imagine opening your work email to find a HR survey asking you to name the colleague you would like to see sacked. Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Monitoring Chinese firm takes employee surveillance a step too far Harassment Work like a dog? Footage of degrading treatment goes viral Culture A McLesson in workplace advertisements Crime Security guard’s sticky fingers prosecution debated in South Korea