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“Just get up and walk out”: Elon Musk’s unusual meeting rule for Tesla employees and why he called staying when you add no value ‘rude’

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“Just get up and walk out”: Elon Musk’s unusual meeting rule for Tesla employees and why he called staying when you add no value ‘rude’

Musk discussed Tesla’s approach to meetings and said that employees who had nothing to contribute could leave. For many employees, leaving a meeting before it ends can feel awkward. Even when the discussion has little to do with their work, people often stay until the meeting is officially over because walking out may appear disrespectful. … Read more

Green Card or citizenship? DHS clarifies what happens to US-born children of foreign government employees

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DHS clarifies Green Card route for children of foreign government employees. (X/@unumihaimedia)

The US Department of Homeland Security has clarified documentation requirements for a new category of US-born children who may qualify for permanent residence rather than automatically receiving US citizenship at birth. DHS clarifies Green Card route for children of foreign government employees. (X/@unumihaimedia) The clarification follows an interim final rule issued in September that expanded … Read more

In 1918, three Indiana brothers opened a bicycle and tire shop; 108 years later, the same family still runs it, with six employees retiring after 40+ years and tenures reaching 50 years

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In 1918, three Indiana brothers opened a bicycle and tire shop; 108 years later, the same family still runs it, with six employees retiring after 40+ years and tenures reaching 50 years

An Indiana tyre and bicycle business started by three brothers in 1918 is still operating under the same family ownership 108 years later. The business has also built an unusually loyal workforce, with several employees staying for more than four decades. A report published by local news outlet The Addison Times highlights the business’s long … Read more

US moves to restrict birthright citizenship for children of foreign government employees: All you need to know

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US moves to restrict birthright citizenship for children of foreign government employees: All you need to know

​Department of Homeland Security issues interim rule on birthright citizenship for foreign government employees/Image: Representative Image Children born in the US to certain foreign government employees could be denied automatic citizenship under a new rule issued by the Department of Homeland Security, widening an exception that has traditionally covered children of foreign diplomats.The interim final … Read more

Tim Cook’s last day as Apple CEO: Read his full memo to employees

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Tim Cook has led Apple as CEO since 2011. (AP Photo/Annie Mulligan)

Apple CEO Tim Cook bid farewell to his role at the tech giant on Monday. Tim Cook has led Apple as CEO since 2011. (AP Photo/Annie Mulligan) On his last day as CEO, Cook sent a heartfelt memo to Apple employees, thanking them for their support and praising them as an “extraordinary team.” He also … Read more

Doom! Board lowers the boom on Indian-American CEO who fired 900 employees over Zoom

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Doom! Board lowers the boom on Indian-American CEO who fired 900 employees over Zoom

Vishal Garg made headlines in 2021 after he fired 900 employees over a video call. TOI Correspondent from Washington: Indian-American entrepreneur Vishal Garg, who became a global symbol of ruthless corporate layoffs after firing 900 employees in a three-minute Zoom call just before Christmas in 2021, has himself been ousted as chief executive of Better … Read more