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business2 months ago

Amazon plans largest layoffs amid AI investments and organizational restructuring

Amazon laid off approximately 14,000 employees, primarily retail managers, with some being notified via early-morning text messages to prevent them from entering the office after their termination. The layoffs are part of a strategic move to streamline operations and accelerate innovation driven by advancements in artificial intelligence, with affected employees receiving severance and continued benefits for 90 days.

via businessinsider.com|
#ai-impact#amazon#business
world4 months ago

Microsoft fires two employees over office breach amid protests

Microsoft fired two employees after they broke into the office of its president, Brad Smith, during a protest against the company's alleged links to Israel, specifically regarding the use of Azure cloud services for surveillance in Gaza and the West Bank. The employees were involved in a sit-in at Microsoft's headquarters, demanding the company sever ties with Israel amid ongoing conflict, and were arrested for their actions. Microsoft has launched an investigation into the matter.

via CBS News|
#employee-termination#israel-gaza-conflict#microsoft
technologycorporate1 year ago

"Google Fires 28 Employees Over Israeli Government Contract Protest"

Google terminated 28 employees who participated in protests against the company's cloud contract with the Israeli government, citing disruption of work and violation of policies. The protesting employees, affiliated with the No Tech for Apartheid campaign, accused Google of valuing its contract with the Israeli government over its workers. The contract in question, Project Nimbus, is a $1.2bn deal to supply cloud services to the Israeli government, which the protesting faction claims supports the development of military tools. This is not the first time Google has faced internal resistance over its government contracts, as employees successfully pushed the company to shelve a contract with the US military in 2018.

via The Guardian|
#cloud-contract#employee-termination#google
businesstech1 year ago

"Google Fires 28 Employees Over Israeli Cloud Contract Protest"

Google terminated 28 employees who participated in protests against the company's cloud contract with the Israeli government, citing disruption of work and violation of policies. The protesting employees, affiliated with the No Tech for Apartheid campaign, called it a "flagrant act of retaliation" and emphasized their right to peacefully protest labor conditions. The contract in question, Project Nimbus, has raised concerns about supporting the development of military tools by the Israeli government, although Google maintains that it is not directed at sensitive or military workloads.

via Reuters|
#businesstech#cloud-contract#employee-termination
technology-employment1 year ago

"Google Fires 28 Employees for Protesting Israel Cloud Contract"

Google fired 28 employees who protested the company's cloud computing contract with the Israeli government, citing disruption of work and violation of policies. The protesters, part of the group No Tech For Apartheid, staged demonstrations in Google's offices in New York and Sunnyvale, holding banners against the contract. Google defended the contract, stating it complies with its terms of service and acceptable use policy. The company also confirmed unspecified layoffs as part of an internal reorganization, following earlier job cuts in the tech and media industries.

via CNN|
#cloud-computing#employee-termination#google
technology-labor-relations1 year ago

"Google Terminates 28 Employees for Protesting Cloud Contract with Israel"

Google terminated 28 employees following protests against the company's contract to provide cloud computing and AI services to the Israeli government and military. The protests, led by the "No Tech For Apartheid" organization, resulted in arrests and terminations. The terminated employees were found to be involved in disruptive behavior, violating company policies. The protests reflect growing employee opposition to Google's military use of its technology, with previous incidents including the firing of an engineer and the shutdown of an internal message board.

via CNBC|
#ai-services#cloud-computing#employee-termination
technology1 year ago

"Google Fires Employee for Anti-Israel Protest at Tech Conference"

A Google employee was fired after interrupting a tech conference with an anti-Israel rant, accusing the company of "powering genocide" and referencing the conflict between Hamas and Israel. The disruption occurred during a lecture by Google Israel's managing director, Barak Regev, and the employee was swiftly escorted out by security. The outburst was related to Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion contract between Amazon Web Services, Google, and Israel, which provides cloud services for the Israeli government and military. Google confirmed the termination, stating that the behavior was not acceptable and violated company policies.

via Fox Business|
#anti-israel-rant#employee-termination#google
employmentcorporate-culture1 year ago

BBC Takes Action Against Employee for Antisemitic Posts and Holocaust Denial

The BBC has sacked a senior scheduling coordinator after she posted antisemitic comments on Facebook, stating that it does not tolerate any form of abuse. The corporation's director general has held meetings with staff to address the coverage of the Israel-Gaza war, and former BBC presenter Andrew Neil has expressed concerns about the treatment of Jewish staff at the BBC.

via BBC.com|
#antisemitism#bbc#employee-termination
discrimination2 years ago

California Coffee Shop Takes Action Against Antisemitic Employees

Three employees at Farley's East coffee shop in Oakland, California, have been fired after a video went viral showing them blocking a Jewish customer from using the bathroom while making anti-Israel comments. The owners of the coffee shop, Amy and Chris Hillyard, stated that the employees' behavior was shocking and unacceptable, and that they do not tolerate any behavior that makes people feel unwelcome or unsafe. The customer had noticed antisemitic graffiti in the bathroom prior to the incident. Farley's East issued an apology and removed the offensive graffiti before terminating the employees involved.

via New York Post |
#antisemitism#bathroom-incident#california
business2 years ago

"Amazon and Nike Crack Down on Remote Work: Employees Face Termination for Office Absences"

Amazon has circulated new guidance to managers stating that employees who refuse to comply with the company's return-to-office policy of at least three days a week may be fired. Managers are instructed to have private discussions with non-compliant employees and follow up with a second conversation if necessary. If employees still fail to meet the requirement, they could face termination. Amazon implemented the policy in May, requiring most employees to work in person. The company spokesperson emphasized the benefits of in-person collaboration and noted that relocations impact a small number of workers. CEO Andy Jassy previously warned of a crackdown on holdouts.

via Fox Business|
#amazon#business#employee-termination
travel2 years ago

"Delta Air Lines Takes Swift Action: Employee Fired for Stealing Passenger's Headphones"

Delta Air Lines has fired an employee after a passenger tracked down his stolen noise-cancelling headphones to the employee's house using an AirTag. The passenger filed a report with the airline and police, who visited the home and retrieved the headphones. The airline confirmed that the employee involved in the incident no longer works for them. This incident highlights the usefulness of AirTags in tracking lost items and raises concerns about airline cleanliness and theft.

via View from the Wing|
#airtag#delta-air-lines#employee-termination
business2 years ago

Controversy surrounds Lululemon's decision to fire employees who intervened in robbery.

Lululemon is facing backlash for firing two employees who tried to stop thieves at their store, with calls for their reinstatement growing. The company's policy of restricting employees from engaging with perpetrators during a crime is common in the retail industry, but Lululemon's willingness to stick to it has been criticized. The policy also raises questions about the company's lack of in-store security. The retail industry saw a 26.5% increase in organized retail crime incidents in the past year, with a coincident increase in violence and aggression amid the thefts.

via NBC News|
#business#employee-termination#lululemon
business2 years ago

Lululemon CEO defends firing employees who intervened in robbery.

Lululemon is standing by its decision to fire employees who intervened in a robbery at one of its California stores in 2019, despite public backlash. The company stated that the employees violated its policies and put themselves and others at risk. Meanwhile, major retailers are warning of spending cutbacks due to supply chain disruptions and rising costs.

via CNN|
#business#employee-termination#lululemon