How did employers hope to prevent having subversives within their organizations?

Employers aimed to prevent subversives within their organizations by implementing rigorous hiring processes, including background checks and loyalty tests, to screen candidates for potential disloyalty. They also fostered a culture of surveillance and monitoring, encouraging employees to report suspicious behavior. Additionally, many organizations promoted ideological conformity through training programs and strict Codes of Conduct to align employee values with organizational goals. These measures were particularly prevalent during periods of political paranoia, such as the Red Scare in the United States.