"Our CEO, Brad Rukstales' participated in the recent Washington DC protests. Those actions were his own and not acting on behalf Cogensia nor do his actions in any way reflect the policies or values of our firm. He has been placed on leave of absence while we assess further."
https://twitter.com/Cogensia/status/1347340504934047747
Sorry, but your CEO sets the values and policies for your firm. He was arrested for participating in an insurrection, and only then, when placed on leave of absence, did he apologize. Why did you not fire him? He will have a criminal record now.
I think the comment suggests that if you were to be alleged of some crime outside of work, you should be protected from being fired due to that allegation. However, many places I know of without employment protections allow for firing without cause, anyway. There's no need to explain why someone is fired, so that protection wouldn't apply.
And moral clarity and standing are qualifications for organizational leadership, as opposed to mere technical competence. A tech CEO breaking into Congress to stop the certification of the US Presidency really calls judgment into question.
I think you are being a bit harsh, his apology seems sincere and says a lot more than that.
Don't get me wrong, that doesn't begin to make up for his criminal behavior and I hope he is prosecuted for it. But we shouldn't make it impossible for people to retreat from mistakes.
> I think you are being a bit harsh, his apology seems sincere and says a lot more than that.
When you read his apology, doesn't it sound like dishonesty? He's essentially saying he broke into Congress because he was really curious about all the commotion, and just wanted to see the the ruckus was about.
I actually do believe the gist of that, though I do agree there's a bit of spin. Do you think this guy would have acted anything remotely like this by himself?
That doesn't change the fact that he and others like him committed a crime and should be punished accordingly.
He also said a lot more than just that excuse you paraphrased, which I thought was more relevant and significant than his attempt to explain his actions.
If we buy that Brad Rukstales was simply curious and confused by spontaneous commotion, then how does it make sense to say he should be treated as a criminal? He's saying he's an innocent and curious person who was accidentally misplaced, and you're saying you trust him and think he should be punished as a criminal anyway?
The man participated in a riot and admitted it. You have someone who is supposed to be a leader and set standards for employee’s. His behavior goes beyond extremely poor judgment. Why would any company want this type of individual as a part of their firm, let alone in a position of authority?
I had to google the company and immediately I notice their Google Maps review rating: 1.2 - 76 reviews - all about their CEO being "a klansman trying to overthrow our democracy" and similar.
You support him until he’s proven guilty.he admitted guilt To me seems that you’ll back him up. Not good for your company.doesn’t say much about your values and policies
There is no excuse or what he did.
He admitted hw was part of the Coup attempt.
On twitter he tried to make it sound like he was a teenager who made a bad decision.
He is a Terrorist that attempted to over throw the United States Government. PERIOD
It was not a RIOT
It was an ATTEMPTED COUP.
Both The Vice President and The Speaker of the House were present and all of the Senators and House of Representatives.
He attempted to Assist in the Overthrow of the United States Government.
He is a Terrorist
he admitted he did it.
Televise his TRIAL
put him away for 99 years.
Absolutely. The arrest on trespassing and other low-level charges establishes his presence in the building at the time of the event and as an active participant. Next step are sedition charges.
Let that had been a minority CEO . Once the firm got wind of him being apart of such behavior without hesitation he would have been fired without benefits. Bank On It!!!
Sorry, but your CEO sets the values and policies for your firm. He was arrested for participating in an insurrection, and only then, when placed on leave of absence, did he apologize. Why did you not fire him? He will have a criminal record now.