Better.com CEO to take time off after firing hundreds of employees over Zoom

The firings are sparking outrage, with some sources noting the company had received $750M in funding days before the layoffs.

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National story. 26 articles from 15 sources. 13 are on the bar; 2 are international, entertainment or tech outlets, listed separately. Updated Dec 10, 2021.

How each side is putting it

Left

3 sources
InsiderLean Left· Dec 10, 2021

Better.com's CEO is 'taking time off effective immediately' after firing 900 employees on Zoom

BostonLean Left· Dec 9, 2021

Better.com CEO says he’s ‘deeply sorry’ for laying off 900 workers over Zoom

NBC NewsLean Left· Dec 8, 2021

Better.com CEO who laid off 900 workers over Zoom apologizes for it to current staff

Center

7 sources
CBS NewsCenter· Dec 9, 2021

Better.com CEO apologizes for firing 900 workers via Zoom: "I blundered"

KTVZ BendCenter· Dec 9, 2021

3 Better.com executives resign after CEO lays off 900 over Zoom

FoxlaCenter· Dec 8, 2021

Better.com CEO Vishal Garg apologizes for firing 900 employees over Zoom

CBS NewsCenter· Dec 8, 2021

Better.com CEO apologizes for firing 900 workers via Zoom

The HillCenter· Dec 8, 2021

Better.com CEO says he is 'deeply sorry' for sacking 900 staff via Zoom meeting

Right

3 sources
FOX BusinessLean Right· Dec 10, 2021

Better.com CEO to take time off following Zoom layoffs backlash

Ran by 1 outlet· Breitbart News
Breitbart NewsRight· Dec 10, 2021

Better.com Execs Jump Ship After Backlash Against CEO Who Fired 900 Employees over Zoom

Breitbart NewsRight· Dec 9, 2021

Better.com Execs Jump Ship After Backlash Against CEO Who Fired 900 Employees over Zoom

Washington ExaminerRight· Dec 9, 2021

Fintech CEO forced to apologize for firing 900 people via Zoom

FOX BusinessLean Right· Dec 8, 2021

Better.com CEO apologizes for mass layoffs over Zoom

Breitbart NewsRight· Dec 7, 2021

Holiday Bonus: Better.com CEO Vishal Garg Fires 900+ Employees over Zoom

Other outlets

International, entertainment and tech outlets, by their rating. Not counted in the bar above. How we count coverage

Left

4 articles
The GuardianLean Left· Dec 10, 2021

Better.com CEO to take time off after firing hundreds of employees over Zoom

The GuardianLean Left· Dec 8, 2021

Better.com boss apologises for firing 900 staff on Zoom call

Deutsche WelleLean Left· Dec 7, 2021

US company Better.com fires 900 employees over Zoom call | DW

Deutsche WelleLean Left· Dec 7, 2021

US company Better.com fires 900 employees on Zoom call | DW

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. Dec 6, 2021Better.com CEO fires 900 employees on pre-holiday Zoom call
  2. Dec 8, 2021Better.com CEO says he’s ‘deeply sorry’ for laying off 900 workers over Zoom

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Last development · Dec 8, 2021 — Better.com CEO says he’s ‘deeply sorry’ for laying off 900 workers over Zoom