Twitter Asks Some Fired Workers to Return, Delays Change to Badges

Twitter Asks Some Fired Workers to Return, Delays Change to Badges

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Interactive Video

Business, Social Studies

University

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The video discusses Twitter's recent layoffs and subsequent reversal of some decisions, as the company brings back workers needed for new features. Elon Musk tweeted about the necessity of workforce reduction due to financial losses, while ensuring severance was above legal requirements. The rollout of check marks verification for an $8 subscription service is delayed until after the midterm elections to avoid any impact. Musk's entry into Twitter and the launch of new services are also highlighted.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for Twitter reversing some of its layoffs?

To improve company morale

To comply with legal requirements

To rehire workers needed for new features

To reduce company expenses

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Elon Musk, why was there no choice but to reduce Twitter's workforce?

The company needed to innovate

The company was overstaffed

The company was merging with another

The company was losing $4 million a day

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Elon Musk say about the severance packages given to laid-off employees?

They were less than the legal requirement

They were equal to the legal requirement

They were more than the legal requirement

They were not provided

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the rollout of Twitter's verification check marks delayed?

To increase subscription prices

To avoid impacting the midterm elections

To improve the feature

To reduce costs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When will the verification check marks be available according to the new schedule?

A week after the midterm elections

The day after the midterm elections

On the day of the midterm elections

Before the midterm elections