The current state of the economy continues to force well-respected big industry players, like Zappos, to be proactive and force some changes within their organization. Yes, even Zappos is laying off some of their employees - 8% of their staff was a difficult move and Tony Hsieh, CEO, addresses the situation with a considerate blog and a better severance package than most. You root on successful companies like Zappos that have dramatically changed the perspective of what a workplace is supposed to be like, and have discovered and implemented the value of customer service merged with the world online. But then you're saddened to learn even the best of the best is faced with the trials of the economy. It is honorable of Tony, at the very least, to address the situation, and make the best of it.
On a more positive note, I am grateful companies are evolving - utilizing current internet tools and interacting with their employees and the public through these mediums. It shows they are open, and involved with people, rather than closed off with an archaic mindset. Plus, the internet has become such an important source of communication than ever before, it really has changed the way people do things, and I'm all for it.
(News/link courtesy of alpha)
Fantastic Dunk by Dwight over the Bulls on 11/3 in case you missed it:
And here's the big lovable guy showing his love for milk
If all it takes is milk to become this monster, fill'er up, I'm gonna drink gallons.
Anderson Cooper interviews Will.I.Am on election night.
Beam me up!