Vishal Garg, who controversially dismissed 900 employees over Zoom, is back despite reported unrest among staff
The chief executive officer (CEO) of mortgage company Better.com who fired over 900 employees over a Zoom call is back — full time. Vishal Garg has been reinstalled as Better.com's CEO after taking a break from his duties following the controversy, according to an internal memo from Better.com that was obtained by The Daily Beast. Garg took over the internet by storm late last year after he controversially fired over 900 employees over Zoom call.
"If you're on this call, you are part of the unlucky group that is being laid off. Your employment here is terminated effective immediately," he told his staff over a video conference call that leaked and went viral online.
The incident prompted backlash on social media and made several executives of Better.com, including its head of marketing, head of public relations, and vice president of communications, step down, The Daily Beast reported. It also prompted Garg to issue an apology for the way he handled the termination.
"I failed to show the appropriate amount of respect and appreciation for the individuals who were affected and for their contributions to Better," he said. "I own the decision to do the layoffs, but in communicating it I blundered the execution. In doing so, I embarrassed you. I realise that the way I communicated this news made a difficult situation worse. I am deeply sorry and am committed to...
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