Netflix’s Culture Led to Extraordinary Parental Leave. That’s Over.

The Journal.

06-01-2025 • 19 mins

Netflix was known for its “no rules” culture that executives say attracted the best talent. But as it’s grown, the company has pulled back on some of that freedom, including its generous parental leave. WSJ’s Jessica Toonkel explains why Netflix is changing the culture that fueled its success, and what it means for employees. Further Reading: -Netflix’s Extraordinary Parental Leave Was Part of Its Culture. That’s Over.  -Netflix Is Rethinking Employee Freedom, a Core Tenet of Its Vaunted Culture  Further Listening: -Netflix Turns to Ads  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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