Yahoo Responds to Controversy Over Work-at-Home Ban
Yahoo Responds to Controversy Over Work-at-Home Ban:
After widespread criticism of Yahoo's decision to ban employees from working at home, the company has addressed the controversy in a vague statement.
"This isn't a broad industry view on working from home," it said. "This is about what is right for Yahoo right now."
A spokesperson for Yahoo declined to elaborate on the matter, telling the New York Times, "We don't discuss internal matters."
But several anonymous employees said Yahoo's move to abolish telecommuting indicates that Marissa Mayer, who became company CEO last July, is "in crisis mode." They told the Times that Mayer believes the policy is necessary rejuvenate Yahoo, which has seen a years-long decline.
After widespread criticism of Yahoo's decision to ban employees from working at home, the company has addressed the controversy in a vague statement. "This isn't a broad industry view on working from home," it said. "This is about what is right for Yahoo right now."
A spokesperson for Yahoo declined to elaborate on the matter, telling the New York Times, "We don't discuss internal matters."
But several anonymous employees said Yahoo's move to abolish telecommuting indicates that Marissa Mayer, who became company CEO last July, is "in crisis mode." They told the Times that Mayer believes the policy is necessary rejuvenate Yahoo, which has seen a years-long decline.
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