Controversial CEO of Clearlink faces backlash over insensitive remarks and actions.
TL;DR
Utah tech CEO James Clarke is facing criticism after a video of him questioning the capabilities of working mothers and praising an employee for selling her dog to comply with a new in-office mandate went viral. Clarke alleged that many remote workers were not "working hard at all" and challenged his employees to outwork him. He also praised a working mother who sold her family dog to comply with the return-to-office mandate and expressed skepticism over anyone's ability to balance work and childcare. The video clip has received backlash on social media.
- Utah CEO under fire after praising employee who sold their dog to return to the office Fortune
- CEO says remote workers didn't open laptops for a month Business Insider
- CEO questions whether parents who are primary caregivers are being 'fair' to employers and children CNN
- Clearlink CEO James Clarke's rant to tech employees left some in shock and tears, Robert Gehrke writes Salt Lake Tribune
- Clearlink CEO James Clarke sparks backlash after praising employee who sold dog after return-to-office mandate CBS News
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