Tag: Workplace Environment

Ubisoft Lays Out Anti-Harassment Plan

Ubisoft Chief Executive Officer Yves Guillemot said in a statement moments ago that the company faces “a very serious challenge following the recent allegations and accusations of misconduct and inappropriate behavior within our Group. I am determined to make profound changes in order to improve and strengthen our corporate culture.” From a report: The company said that a confidential third-party “listening…

Red Hat CFO ‘Dismissed’ From Company, Forfeits $4M Retention Award

“Red Hat Inc.’s finance chief Eric Shander has been dismissed from the company, forfeiting a $4 million retention award that was agreed to ahead of Red Hat’s acquisition by IBM,” reports the Wall Street Journal: The Raleigh, N.C.-based software company confirmed late Thursday that Mr. Shander was no longer working at Red Hat. “Eric was dismissed without pay in connection with…

Google’s Jigsaw Was Supposed To Save the Internet. It Became a Toxic Mess Instead.

Google’s internet freedom moonshot has gotten glowing attention for its ambitious projects. But current and former employees, leaked documents, and internal messages reveal a grim reality. From a report: It’s an organization that over the years has earned a seemingly endless run of glowing press coverage: Jigsaw has been called the “internet justice league,” an “elite think tank,” and a team…

Employee Wellness Programs Yield Little Benefit, Study Shows

A rigorous new study calls into question whether workplace wellness programs can quickly save employers money on health care bills. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/16/health/employee-wellness-programs.html?partner=rss&emc=rss…

Mind: Beyond Biden: How Close Is Too Close?

Psychologists have studied personal space and physical contact for decades. Here’s why people get so uncomfortable. Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/04/health/psychology-metoo-biden.html?partner=rss&emc=rss