Back to Work for a ‘Layoff Influencer’
Plus: Palantir’s CEO is a lightning rod for Wall Street, and local election workers fret over Nov. 5.
Eventually, the packed-up boxes find a new home.
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You’ve probably seen—or heard of—the viral layoff video phenomenon, when someone hits “record” on Zoom while they’re being laid off and then shares the moment. As Work Shift reporter Jo Constantz writes, it represents an attempt by some white-collar workers to turn the tables on their employers and reclaim some power. But what happens after internet fame? Plus: A milestone for Palantir, a tough job aheadfor election administrators and five reasons to be hopeful about the entertainment industry.
In January, 27-year-old account executive Brittany Pietsch, who was about to be fired from network services provider Cloudflare Inc., recorded her termination and posted a video of the contentious nine-minute call online. She told the Wall Street Journal shortly after she posted it that she didn’t regret it, even as it amassed millions of views.