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Activists press Target on how a racially offensive Halloween costume slipped through
business7 hours ago

Activists press Target on how a racially offensive Halloween costume slipped through

Minnesota activists from National Target Boycott protested outside Target's Minneapolis headquarters, demanding answers on how a racially offensive children's Halloween costume passed Target's internal review. Target pulled the costume and apologized, saying it is no longer available and that it will review how this happened. Activists call for accountability, representation, and a fundamental shift in corporate culture, while Target notes a rollback of DEI goals is part of broader changes.

via FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul|
#boycott#business#corporate-culture
Viral assault case puts China’s heavy workplace drinking culture in the crosshairs
world8 days ago

Viral assault case puts China’s heavy workplace drinking culture in the crosshairs

Two men—a Hangzhou official and a state-backed real-estate executive—were detained for allegedly molesting a woman after a business dinner at a karaoke bar; the case went viral on Weibo, sparking renewed scrutiny of China’s work-related drinking culture. Authorities condemned excessive drinking at corporate events, and state media framed the issue as a social problem tied to governance, while debates about gender dynamics and how harassment cases are handled in China intensified as companies report internal measures and Beijing signals a push to curb such hospitality practices.

via CNN|
#china#corporate-culture#metoo
Netflix executive fired after ketamine confession at retreat sparks lawsuit
business1 month ago

Netflix executive fired after ketamine confession at retreat sparks lawsuit

A Netflix executive, Kevin Baillie, claims he was fired after disclosing during a January 2026 “vulnerability-trust” exercise at Sendero Ranch that he had undergone medically supervised ketamine treatment for depression; Netflix says the ketamine-therapy issue factored into the termination following an internal probe into profanity and drinking. Baillie alleges denial of severance and seeks a jury trial, back pay and damages, while the suit also depicts an allegedly alcohol-fueled culture under Eyeline Studios CEO Jeff Shapiro. Netflix and Eyeline declined to comment.

via New York Post|
#business#corporate-culture#eyeline-studios
Meta to Slash 10% of Staff, Sparking a Month of Uncertainty
business4 months ago

Meta to Slash 10% of Staff, Sparking a Month of Uncertainty

Meta plans to cut about 10% of its workforce (roughly 6,000 roles) with layoff notices set for May 20, leaving thousands in a month-long limbo as leadership clarifies vesting and travel details; employees react with anxiety and dark humor in internal forums, while some see relief that leadership acknowledged the issue and discussions of voluntary buyouts surface alongside comparisons to peers.

via Business Insider|
#business#corporate-culture#layoffs
Marvel Visual-Development Team Shrinks as Layoffs Prompt Cohesion Concerns
corporate-culture4 months ago

Marvel Visual-Development Team Shrinks as Layoffs Prompt Cohesion Concerns

Marvel Studios’ in-house visual development team, responsible for the studio’s character aesthetics, was cut from about 13–15 artists to a handful amid Disney’s mass layoffs. Former staff describe the move as shortsighted and warn it could erode institutional knowledge and project cohesion, with speculation about AI involvement and reports that Marvel may rehire laid-off artists on a freelance basis.

via Gizmodo|
#art-staff#cohesion#corporate-culture
Amazon Slashes Robotics Staff Amid Broad Cost-Cutting Push
business5 months ago

Amazon Slashes Robotics Staff Amid Broad Cost-Cutting Push

Amazon cut a small number of jobs in its robotics division as part of a sweeping cost-cutting drive that has eliminated more than 57,000 corporate roles since 2022. While leadership says robotics remains a strategic priority, Amazon is winding down some initiatives (like Blue Jay) and shuttering underperforming ventures, even as it continues to hire in strategic areas and invest in AI data centers and a flatter, less bureaucratic culture under CEO Andy Jassy.

via Business Insider|
#amazon#automation#business
Altman Takes Subtle Jab at Zuckerberg Over 'Masculine Energy' in OpenAI Slack Memo
technology7 months ago

Altman Takes Subtle Jab at Zuckerberg Over 'Masculine Energy' in OpenAI Slack Memo

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, in a Slack memo criticizing Immigration and Customs Enforcement, also took a subtle dig at Mark Zuckerberg by saying OpenAI didn’t 'start talking about masculine corporate energy' when that was popular; the jab comes amid a fierce talent war between OpenAI and Meta, including aggressive signing bonuses and targeted poaching of researchers.

via Business Insider|
#ai-talent-war#corporate-culture#mark-zuckerberg
Amazon Readies Second Wave of Corporate Cuts Targeting About 30,000 Roles
business7 months ago

Amazon Readies Second Wave of Corporate Cuts Targeting About 30,000 Roles

Amazon plans a second round of roughly 30,000 corporate layoffs next week, affecting AWS, retail, Prime Video and HR; the October cuts were 14,000 and this round is expected to be about the same size as last year's, totaling about 10% of the corporate workforce and potentially the largest layoff in the company's 30-year history, with CEO Andy Jassy saying the move is driven by culture, not finances or AI.

via Reuters|
#ai#amazon#aws
Paramount’s Warner Bros. Bid Exposes Hollywood’s Acquisition Obsession
corporate-culture7 months ago

Paramount’s Warner Bros. Bid Exposes Hollywood’s Acquisition Obsession

An io9/Gizmodo opinion piece arguing Paramount’s ongoing bid to acquire Warner Bros. (backed by lawsuits and European lobbying) highlights Hollywood’s unhealthy fixation on consolidation. Despite a judge ruling the suit unfast-trakable and Warner Bros.’ shareholders favoring Netflix, the piece contends such monopolistic deals harm creativity, jobs, and media independence, and warns the pursuit could spur more aggressive acquisitions across the industry.

via Gizmodo|
#acquisitions#corporate-culture#hollywood
Campbell’s Soup faces PR crisis over executive misconduct and controversial comments
business9 months ago

Campbell’s Soup faces PR crisis over executive misconduct and controversial comments

A leaked audio of a Campbell's executive mocking Indian workers and customers sparked a PR crisis, highlighting the importance of private conduct aligning with corporate values, the fragility of internal trust, and the public consequences of private comments, ultimately emphasizing that leadership is judged by its integrity at all times.

via Fortune|
#business#campbells#corporate-culture
CEOs Demand Compliance or Exit
business9 months ago

CEOs Demand Compliance or Exit

Recent trends show CEOs adopting a tough stance on DEI, AI, and remote work, emphasizing control and loyalty, with some companies openly opposing woke-ism and political neutrality, signaling a shift towards more authoritarian corporate cultures amid layoffs and economic shifts.

via Business Insider|
#ai#business#ceo