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PR executive at Chinese tech firm Baidu apologizes for comments seen as glorifying overwork

  • A top executive from Baidu apologized for comments that seemed to promote overwork culture, sparking public outcry in China.
  • Qu Jing, head of communications at Baidu, stated she only cared about results in videos, leading to controversy.
  • Qu Jing issued an apology on her private WeChat account, expressing regret for not seeking Baidu's permission and vowing to improve her communication and management style.
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BenzingaBenzinga

'Not Your Mother-In-Law:' PR Head Of 'China's Google' Reportedly Loses Her Job After Endorsing Brutal '996' Work Culture

She discussed keeping her phone on 24/7 and cautioned her subordinates to adhere to the same practice.

·New York, United States
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The Toronto StarThe Toronto Star

PR executive reportedly departs China’s Baidu after comments glorifying overwork draw backlash

HONG KONG (AP) — A top Baidu public relations executive has reportedly departed the Chinese technology company after she drew public outcry over her comments that were seen as glorifying

·Toronto, Canada
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PR executive reportedly departs China's Baidu after comments glorifying overwork draw backlash

By ZEN SOO AP Technology Writer HONG KONG (AP) — A top Baidu public relations executive has reportedly departed the Chinese technology company after she drew public outcry over comments that were seen as glorifying a culture of overwork. Baidu’s head of communications Qu Jing implied in a series of social media videos that she was not concerned about her employees as she was “not their mom” and said she only cared about results. A Baidu employee…

·Colorado Springs, United States
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The Straits TimesThe Straits Times

‘I’m not your mother-in-law’: Baidu executive quits after stirring toxic work culture debate

The media relations chief earlier posted a string of videos endorsing 24-7 work and making light of staff wellbeing. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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BloombergBloomberg

Baidu Executive Quits After Reviving Toxic Work Culture Debate - BNN Bloomberg

Baidu Inc.’s media relations chief has resigned after posting a string of videos endorsing 24-7 work and making light of staff wellbeing, reigniting a furor over the tech industry’s relentless “996” culture.

·United States
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Winnipeg Free PressWinnipeg Free Press

PR executive reportedly departs China's Baidu after comments glorifying overwork draw backlash

HONG KONG (AP) — A top Baidu public relations executive has reportedly departed the Chinese technology company after she drew public outcry over her comments that were seen as glorifying […]

·Winnipeg, Canada
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