MacDailyNews Take: The irony is strong with this one.Īnd, Apple’s “values-driven work around… privacy?” We’ll continue to measure our contributions in the lives we change, the connections we foster, and the work we do to leave the world a better place. Yesterday we released iOS 15, iPadOS 15, and watchOS 8, and Friday marks the moment when we share some of our incredible new products with the world. We also know that people who leak confidential information do not belong here.Īs we look forward, I want to thank you for all you’ve done to make our products a reality and all you will do to get them into customers’ hands. We know that the leakers constitute a small number of people. As you know, we do not tolerate disclosures of confidential information, whether it’s product IP or the details of a confidential meeting. I want to reassure you that we are doing everything in our power to identify those who leaked. But they only work if we can trust that the content will stay within Apple. These opportunities to connect as a team are really important. I want you to know that I share your frustration. This comes after a product launch in which most of the details of our announcements were also leaked to the press. I’m writing today because I’ve heard from so many of you were were incredibly frustrated to see the contents of the meeting leak to reporters. It was a good opportunity to reflect on our many accomplishments and to have a discussion about what’s been on your mind. There was much to celebrate, from our remarkable new product line-up to our values driven work around climate change, racial equity, and privacy. It was great to connect with you at the global employee meeting on Friday. Via The Verge, Cook’s widely-leaked email regarding leaks, verbatim: □ Apple CEO Tim Cook (Photo: Getty Images) (We are following Apple’s lead.Yet again, Apple is doubling-down on stopping leaks and punishing the employees who are responsible for them, according to an email from Apple CEO Tim Cook to employees – leaked, of course. I’m saying maybe you can’t afford NOT to do it.īut… but… who’s going to answer the phones?ĭuring Thanksgiving week in my company, I am. Give me a reason you can’t do the same for your employees. Cook is giving them all a chance to remember why they work so hard at other times of the year. Clearly, moves like these show great return for Apple with employee satisfaction but also in recharging time for its teams. Everyone benefitted.ĬEO Cook doesn’t see these paid holidays as an expense. I’ve worked for companies who only rewarded the sales team, and I always wondered how management could be so dim-witted and short-sighted. Retail, AppleCare and a few other teams will need to work that week so we can continue to serve our customers, but will receive the same number of days off at an alternate time.Įveryone helped the company grow. Noting that it’s one of the biggest shopping weeks of the year, he didn’t turn a blind eye to his retail and other teams who would need to work that week. He added three paid vacation days to every employee’s year. We will shut down with pay on November 25, 26, and 27 so our teams can have the whole week off.Īpple is rewarding nearly every employee with the whole of Thanksgiving (in America – in other countries, Cook tells managers to find an equally appropriate holiday time) week off. In recognition of your incredible efforts and achievements, I’m happy to announce that we’re extending the Thanksgiving holiday this year. CEO Tim Cook sent out a memo this week thanking everyone for their part in helping the company do so well. It’s no coincidence that – time and again – good companies find new ways to reward their employees.Īpple, Inc. Good companies understand and appreciate their most important customers – their employees.
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