At the end of each year, each company holds an annual meeting. The annual meeting should be a grand event for enterprises to celebrate achievements, motivate employees, and look forward to the future, and should be an important node for enterprises to show their strength, unite employees, and look forward to the future. However, in recent years, the annual meeting of many enterprises has shown a serious involution and formalism that deviates from its original intention, and the annual meeting of some enterprises has gradually evolved into an arena of workplace involution. Behind this seemingly glamorous gathering, there are deep-seated problems in workplace culture. 
Involution, originally a sociological concept, refers to the excessive self-competition and comparison behaviors adopted by individuals in order to obtain a higher status and more resources in society in a highly competitive social environment. At the annual meeting of the enterprise, this involution phenomenon is also vividly expressed. From the program competition of the annual meeting party, to the fierce competition for various awards, and even the competition for a good seat, etc., all reveal the inherent competitive pressure of employees. The annual meeting has gradually become a stage for professionals, rather than an event for common blessings and celebrations. In such an atmosphere, employees may do whatever it takes to express themselves, or even step on the shoulders of others, which is undoubtedly a harm to the team and corporate culture, and also a kind of destruction to the individual soul of employees. The problem of formalism is also becoming more and more prominent. The annual meeting, which is supposed to be a cheerful and peaceful gathering, is an opportunity for companies to express their gratitude and blessings to employees, but it often evolves into a formalistic performance of red tape and promises. The tirade of senior leaders, the legalistic merit medals, and the excessively ostentatious cultural programs make the annual meeting no longer a long-awaited gathering festival for employees, but a tiresome routine. Formalism and stereotyped concepts make the annual meeting of the enterprise lose the vitality and sincerity it should have, and also wear out the enthusiasm of employees to participate. The reason for this phenomenon is nothing more than the following reasons: First, the epitome of workplace culture. The involution of the annual meeting refers to the fact that at the annual meeting, employees do not hesitate to adopt excessive competition in order to obtain recognition and promotion opportunities. This phenomenon manifests itself in excessive performances, unrealistic performance displays, and exaggerated personal achievements. This kind of involution not only consumes the energy of employees, but also destroys the harmonious atmosphere of the team. The second is the dual pressure of social competition and corporate culture. The causes of the involution of the annual meeting are complex, not only driven by the pressure of social competition, but also guided by corporate culture. In a highly competitive social environment, employees have to show their value at the annual meeting in order to survive and thrive. At the same time, some companies use the annual meeting as a stage to evaluate employee performance, which invisibly encourages involution behavior. The third is the imbalance of the workplace ecology. The involution of the annual meeting has had a negative impact on the workplace ecology. It leads to tensions between employees and a utilitarian working atmosphere. In the long run, this culture can weaken the spirit of teamwork, affecting the company's ability to innovate and develop its potential. 
The involution of the annual meeting is a mirror of the workplace culture, reflecting the dual pressure of social competition and corporate culture. By reshaping the culture of the annual meeting, companies can not only alleviate the phenomenon of involution, but also promote the all-round development of employees and build a harmonious and positive workplace environment. This requires the wisdom and courage of business leaders, as well as the participation and efforts of every employee. As a member of the enterprise, we should think deeply about this phenomenon. The annual meeting should be an important platform for emotional communication between enterprises and employees, and it should be sincere, simple and closely linked. Only in this way can we truly create an atmosphere of joy, progress and unity. In a sense, the problem of involution and formalism has exposed some deep-seated problems in enterprise management, in addition to the reflection and improvement of the annual meeting, we also need to conduct a comprehensive review of corporate culture and internal management, and curb the breeding of involution and formalism from the source. Enterprise managers should face employees with equality, respect and sincerity, so that the annual meeting can regain its unique meaning and become a true celebration of unity, joy and blessing. 