Friday, 6 February

Friday, 6 February2026

Pinterest Fires Employees for Creating Layoff Tracker Tool Amid Internal Tensions

Pinterest Fires Employees for Creating Layoff Tracker Tool Amid Internal Tensions
Pinterest has terminated two employees who developed an internal tool designed to track company layoffs. CEO Bill Ready defended the move, citing violations of company policies regarding the use of internal data and unauthorized software development. While the creators intended to provide transparency for colleagues, the leadership viewed the project as a breach of security and trust.

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