Posted on 09/19/2022 7:12:23 AM PDT by rktman
Twilio CEO Jeff Lawson announced in a message to all employees that 11% of its workforce would be laid off, stating that they made the layoffs through an "Anti-Racist" and "Anti-Oppression" lens.
The San Francisco-based corporate communications company CEO said in the message to employees that the layoffs are "wise and necessary."
"I'm not going to sugarcoat things. A layoff is the last thing we want to do, but I believe it's wise and necessary. Twilio has grown at an astonishing rate over the past couple years. It was too fast, and without enough focus on our most important company priorities. I take responsibility for those decisions, as well as the difficult decision to do this layoff," Lawson said.
In determining which roles would be impacted in the layoffs, Lawson said that company officials examined which roles were most aligned with its four priorities, but said that the layoffs were carried out through an anti-racism lens.
"As you all know, we are committed to becoming an Anti-Racist/Anti-Oppression company," Lawson wrote. "Layoffs like this can have a more pronounced impact on marginalized communities, so we were particularly focused on ensuring our layoffs – while a business necessity today – were carried out through an Anti-Racist/Anti-Oppression lens."
Those who were laid-off will get "at least" 12 weeks of pay, and an additional week per year of service at the company. They will also receive the full value of Twilio's next stock vest.
The company had 7,867 employees as of Dec. 31, 2021, according to its December annual report.
In the past year, Twilio shares have declined in value by over 78%.
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“We will racistly lay off Whites, in other words.”
an “Anti-Racist” and “Anti-Oppression” lens
Which inherently infers subjectivity.
Awesome sauce. /s
This is what your White Privilege gets you. Kicked out the door after years of serving loyally.
Anti-Racism is racism. Just like Anti Fascist is fascist.
What sort of widget does Twilio make?
Never heard of “Twilio.”
Translation: WE ARE FIRING WHITEY!
That is to say through racist and oppressive lens.
The Left is nothing if not truly racist.
Is he white?
Why doesn’t HE step down and give his job to a black man or woman?
Howz about a new concept there Twilio? Lay off the least productive.
In the past year, Twilio shares have declined in value by over 78%.
Sounds very “wise” to me. Perhaps he wants his stock to decline 95+%?
Or maybe his plan is to just keep Asians?
“We will racistly lay off Whites, in other words.”
Says a non white Freeper.....
Or is jeff saying he didn’t hire enough of a diverse (?) work force
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When it meant growing the company and making money he didn’t care who he hired.
Sane people should not work in San Francisco.
The people there are collectively insane.
Crackerjack leadership skills. Prolly has much to do with their stock losing 78% of its value recently.
I’m confused. What is Anti-racist layoffs? The article doesn’t say. But if the company just fired all white men, I would expect a discrimination lawsuit soon.
DON’T SIGN THE SEVERENCE CONTRACT!
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