Employees at the second-hand store Arkivet have come forward to report a toxic workplace culture characterized by exclusion, favoritism, and unhealthy beauty ideals. Aftonbladet's investigation into Arkivet revealed that 11 current and former employees shared experiences of discrimination, notably citing that 'attractive and slim girls' were preferred in the workplace. The report indicated that some employees were terminated for having a 'wrong vibe', suggesting a subjective evaluation of workplace contributions that are tied to appearance and favoritism.

In response to Aftonbladet's inquiries, the company's CEO sent an email to customers admitting that they 'have not been flawless.' This acknowledgement follows accusations that employees were instructed to falsely claim that unsold items were donated to the Stadsmission, while in reality, the more desirable items were merely sold again in their stores. This points to a potential integrity issue and raises questions about the ethical practices of the organization, in addition to the treatment of employees.

Moreover, following the media scrutiny, measures like the establishment of a whistleblower function for employees were announced. Invitations for employee gatherings to discuss workplace culture were also sent out shortly thereafter. This scenario reflects a growing awareness and accountability within companies to ensure a healthy work environment and suggests that external pressure from media scrutiny can lead to significant changes in corporate practices and employee rights.