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Decoder with Nilay Patel

How Slack changed Apple’s employee culture, with Zoë Schiffer

Sep 7, 2021
Zoë Schiffer, Senior reporter at The Verge, known for her insights on Apple's workplace culture, dives into the evolving dynamics at Apple. She discusses how Slack has become a vital platform for employees to express concerns about pay equity and remote work policies. Employees are pushing for greater transparency and inclusivity, amidst rising discontent and advocacy for change. Schiffer highlights the challenges faced by employees in discussing sensitive topics like pay and the increasing push toward empowerment and potential unionization in the tech industry.
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  • Apple employees are using platforms like Slack to voice concerns and challenge the company's secretive culture.
  • There is internal tension at Apple regarding privacy boundaries and access to personal data on corporate devices.

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