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Two days later, a UCB press release announced that its annualDel Close Marathonwould be postponed until the fall.
UCB is not unique in finding itself imperiled by the coronavirus.
Theaters in major cities are nowmostly required by law to be closed, andlayoffs have hit most industries.
The next communication after that was the email letting us know that we were laid off, Sweet said.
I dont know, but to be laid off in a mass email is truly insane.
Another issue highlighted by the botched layoffs announcement is how poorly the business is run.
(The CFO who preceded LaFountainresigned in May 2019after six months on the job.)
They also have been emailing staffers to check in on them personally, unlike UCB.
She described UCB leaderships response to the layoffs as radio silence from up top.
We are on our own.
(Six former employees say they have not yet received the letter.)
We are unable to field calls, texts and emails.
(you’ve got the option to read a transcript of the bizarre conversationhere.)
Linden attributes much of her frustration to that disconnect.
UCB doesnt have our backs.
Where the UCB 4 and leadership fell short with communication and support, the broader community stepped in.
Both campaigns have raised over $50,000 so far.
Besser was the only UCB co-founder to amplify the GoFundMe campaigns during the week of the layoffs.
Heshared the links on Twittertwo days after they launched, along with a link to online classes.
Another former employee said that attempts to contact Walsh, Poehler, and Roberts have all gone unanswered.
No one from management has said anything since we were laid off.
But I know, for me, it will be difficult to rally.
We can still be a part of the community, even if we dont work for UCB.
