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A traditional sector company can apply the lessons from Uber's experiences by focusing on product development and minimizing bureaucracy for rapid growth. However, they should also ensure to have a robust HR department and clear policies on workplace behavior to avoid the issues Uber faced. It's crucial to maintain a balance between growth and ethical practices.
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Susan Fowler, a former employee, wrote a blog post about the rampant sexual abuse inside Uber. The post caused an uproar as employees shared more incidents and demanded action. Some of them began to air their grievances on Twitter. For a company of 6000 people, Uber had a barebones HR department of around a dozen employees. There were no managerial coaches, behavior codes, sexual harassment policies or formal reviews. Whenever a sexual assault victim decided not to pursue charges, you could hear a round of cheers at Uber HQ. Finally, Kalanick was forced to order an independent review into diversity, inclusion and workplace issues. Eric Holder, former attorney general to Barack Obama, was appointed to lead the investigation
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