CEO's controversial remarks about worker bonuses spark outrage and damage company culture

MillerKnoll CEO Andrea Owen told employees to stop asking about bonuses and "get the damn $26 million" in sales, according to a leaked video.
Owen's comments were criticized as "tone-deaf" and damaging to employee morale and trust in management.
The video clip spread widely on social media, embarrassing the company and angering many employees and observers.
Owen earned nearly $4 million in bonuses last year, fueling perceptions of unfairness and a double standard.
The incident highlights the challenges of managing a workforce during economic uncertainty and the risks of insensitive executive communications.