HR

A recent graduate in China claims a company threatened to blacklist him after he rejected a job offer due to a late salary payment and long commute. The company’s HR representative allegedly accused him of lacking integrity for applying to multiple positions. Legal experts suggest that publicly disseminating information about his actions could constitute a breach of his rights. Analysts emphasize that job seekers are entitled to apply for multiple positions and reject offers before signing a contract. The graduate could report the company to the police or pursue legal action.

A viral video of Astronomer CEO Andy Byron and HR head Christine Cabot at a Coldplay concert led to Byron’s resignation. The video, showing a brief embrace, fueled speculation about their relationship, compounded by Byron’s marital status. Astronomer cited unmet standards of conduct in its statement. Coldplay responded by introducing camera-free zones at future concerts. Pete DeJoy will serve as interim CEO while the board searches for a permanent replacement.

Baidu founder Robin Li announced a leadership shake-up, appointing He Haijian as the new CFO and Jackson He to head HR and Administration. Cui Shanshan will focus on her role as Secretary-General of the Culture Committee. He Haijian brings extensive financial experience from Kingsoft Cloud and major financial institutions.