Layoffs begin at Rupert Murdoch's National Geographic

[Newsjock]

http://jimromenesko.com/2015/11/03/layoffs-begin-at-national-geographic/

Donald R. Winslow @donaldrwinslow
.@RupertMurdoch Murdoch's Choice: Already this morning one top picture editor, one top page designer axed @NatGeo magazine. Thanks Rupert
8:53 AM - 3 Nov 2015

Staffers at National Geographic – now controlled by Rupert Murdoch – received this note from their CEO on Monday:

Message from Gary Knell – Important Information to Be Communicated on Nov. 3rd

To all NGS Staff:

After very careful and serious consideration, we are ready to communicate how our restructuring and transformation will affect each employee at National Geographic. To that end, please make every effort to be available tomorrow, November 3rd, either in your regular work location, and/or by phone.

If you are traveling for business, on vacation or plan to be out for any other reason, please notify Tia Freeman-Evans or Yvonne Perry in HR immediately, so we can make alternative plans to get in touch with you. If you know that someone on your staff will be out of the office on November 3rd, please let Tia or Yvonne know by 3 p.m. (Eastern) today, as well.

Please watch your inbox for important information about your employment status tomorrow.

I cannot thank you enough for your patience and hard work over the last few months. I am proud of how our teams and our organization have approached and responded to this transitional period. Looking ahead, I am confident National Geographic’s mission will be fulfilled in powerful, new and impactful ways, as we continue to change the world through science, exploration, education and storytelling.

[snooper2]

1. be sure to be at your desk so we can give the ax in one fell swoop

We only have the security here for 24 hours and don't want to pay for more than that!

[Botany]

2. You will get an email if you do or don't still have a job

"Please watch your inbox for important information about your employment status tomorrow."

I canceled my subscription as soon as I learned that Rupert had bought the N.G..

[alarimer]

3. The sad end of a great institution

Fuck the Murdochs and their ilk. They are poison.

[Wellstone ruled]

4. Interesting comparables.

Direct TV,Murdoch buys major stake,customers flee. Nat Geo,Murdoch buys,customers bail. Means there are some folks who get it. Fake Noise,and then there are some that do not have a clue.

[Gothmog]

5. This is sad but to be expected with Murdoch

[LiberalElite]

6. Well at least Tia and Yvonne

have jobs - for now.
This is sickening. I felt nauseous reading it and I don't work there.

[sharp_stick]

7. What a classy way to let people

know you're letting them go. Can't even be bothered to do it face to face, that makes me think it's going to be a bloodbath there tomorrow.

What a sad ending for a previously great organization.

[cyberswede]

8. "Please watch your inbox for important information about your employment status tomorrow. "

Jesus H Christ.

[Fritz Walter]

9. A pox on the entire Murdoch family!

I saw this coming when I first heard that that evil empire was taking over one of the most respected publications.

If I hadn't already donated 20 years' worth of back issues to local schools, I'd hold onto them to remind myself and other of what quality once meant!

[Octafish]

10. The Revolution will not be televised.

Scientific exploration in the spirit of Leni Riefenstahl and Julia.