I should note that this is primarily the trend for big tech/FAANG in the United States.

I’ve also heard anecdotes of the next tier of employers (e.g. tech in finance/autos) seeing this as an opportunity to scoop up talent, especially junior talent, that would have been out of reach a few years ago.

Many years ago, I spent way too many hours tracking down the filming location of Cyberdyne Systems in Fremont CA

A simple example, trying to win every argument may serve you well early in your career but is off putting for a potential leader.

The same goes for openly judging the ideas of others versus reserving judgement until explicitly asked or it’s required.

I recall reading a sturdy that said, of the 3 factors of punishment - speed, certainty, severity - it was the first 2 that was a bigger deterrent.