TikTok Employees Shrug Off the US Election The United States is currently in the throes of one of the most momentous elections in its history, with citizens eagerly awaiting the outcome that will shape the nation’s future. But while the world watches with bated breath, it seems that some employees at TikTok, the wildly popular… Continue reading TikTok Employees Shrug Off the US Election
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Apple workers urge leadership to ‘end their silence’ on Palestine
Apple workers urge leadership to ‘end their silence’ on Palestine In recent weeks, tensions in the Middle East have escalated, leading to a bloody conflict between Israel and Palestine. As the violence continues to unfold, workers at tech giant Apple are calling on company leadership to speak out and take concrete action in support of… Continue reading Apple workers urge leadership to ‘end their silence’ on Palestine
Google Takes a Page Out of Twitter’s Book: Invites Employees to Sleep ‘On Campus’ for a Fee
Spending extended nights at the office is a tradition for the modern employee. Without the daily commute, some workers find themselves residing in their workplace for days on end. Now, Google is looking to make this process more enjoyable, and has piloted an initiative to allow employees to sleep “on campus” for a fee. The… Continue reading Google Takes a Page Out of Twitter’s Book: Invites Employees to Sleep ‘On Campus’ for a Fee
Tesla blasted for ‘willful disregard’ of privacy after reports of employees sharing footage
Tesla has come under fire recently after reports that its employees have been sharing videos and pictures of customers in the Tesla Model 3, which contains footage taken from cameras installed in the vehicle. The company has been accused of willfully disregarding customers’ privacy. The reports stem from two different incidents. In the first incident,… Continue reading Tesla blasted for ‘willful disregard’ of privacy after reports of employees sharing footage
Apple has reportedly started a small number of corporate layoffs
Apple Inc., renowned creator and distributor of consumer electronics, has reportedly initiated a small number of corporate layoffs, according to a report released by the Wall Street Journal. The layoffs come as part of a broader restructuring of Apple’s operations following a period of significant investment and diversification into the wide range of products and… Continue reading Apple has reportedly started a small number of corporate layoffs
Remote Work Is Winding Down—Just Ask Zuckerberg
In recent weeks, the future of remote work has been the subject of some speculation. With the news that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is winding down remote work at his company, many are questioning the long-term viability of remote work. Zuckerberg announced in a recent blog post that the company would be focusing even more… Continue reading Remote Work Is Winding Down—Just Ask Zuckerberg
Some questions for the employees behind Google Docs
Google Docs is an online document-editing suite and one of the most popular products ever created by Google. Although the product is incredibly powerful and widely used, the employees behind the product often remain unknown to the public. To shed some light on the fantastic minds behind Google Docs, here are some questions you might… Continue reading Some questions for the employees behind Google Docs
TikTok CEO says it wasn’t ‘spying’ when ByteDance employees surveilled journalists
In a recent statement, TikTok Chief Executive Kevin Mayer plans to set the record straight on the allegation that employees of the Chinese-owned video app had been conducting surveillance on journalists. According to Mayer, employees of ByteDance, the Chinese tech company that owns TikTok, acted contrary to company policies when ByteDance employed investigative firms in… Continue reading TikTok CEO says it wasn’t ‘spying’ when ByteDance employees surveilled journalists
Twitch says it will lay off 400 employees
Twitch, the live streaming platform owned by Amazon, has recently announced that 400 of its employees will be laid off. This news follows the company’s success back in March, when Twitch broke the world record for most concurrent users on an individual streaming channel. The layoffs come after Twitch reported a “significant increase” in advertising… Continue reading Twitch says it will lay off 400 employees
GM will give the majority of its US team cash if they quit in the next two weeks
Many of General Motors’ employees in the United States were recently offered cash if they choose to resign in the upcoming two weeks. This news came as a surprise to many staff members, who felt that GM had left them with no other option if they wished to continue with this American carmaker. GM’s North… Continue reading GM will give the majority of its US team cash if they quit in the next two weeks