"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.
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 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.
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.
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?
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.
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!!!
Brad you rock! Totally agree Electoral votes inaccurate a rigged election! Ohio, Florida and Texas were all stolen!! Votes go to Biden!! That's 82 more electoral for Biden plus Biden won Georgia 3 times so another 48 votes! Stop-the-Squeal!! Landslide!! You squealing crybaby Coupflakes! Sorry Trumps true colors come out and he threw you and all the unfortunate Cheeto Jesus believers under the bus today he wants you to pay for your crime but yesterday said he loved you? What gives? Trump is and always was will be coward Benedict Bone Spurs who is now feeling heat of his actions/reality. Honestly Brad I almost feel sorry for you, your a terrible judge of character but too an intelligent man I assume as CEO??? Anyways Trump DOES NOT CARE TWO POOPS ABOUT YOU, this country, the constitution or VP PENCE ONLY HIMSELF. Trump is biggest two ton horned (Mark of the biblical beast) Orange creature the most dangerous RINO to ever wreck the "republican " now repuke-again party. But Brad have faith I'm sure if you still even now maybe perhaps need future employment if you publicly go on tv (Fox? No Newsmax yes!!) and double down and give ultimate fealty and fellatio to Trumps deranged dangerous delusions, he'll surely give you housekeeping job at Mar-A-Fraudo cleaning his gold toilet well until German/Russian bankers have to sell it so Trump can pay back his half billion loans to them; job is open now and I hear fifty cents an hour more now since the hypocrite got rid of all his cheaper illegal immigrant workers!! Bonus! Score! Best of luck Brad!! Oh and honestly (true, I do mean this) I hope you don't die from the hoax flu but maybeee? Just suffer a little bit, maybe go for a ride on a ventilator for few hours only so you maybe just maybe wake up to reality. God Bless this challenged nation, I do truly sincerely hope you and rest of America can best survive the red Covid Virus and the two legged Orange Virus. I am not a hater but most most most saddened satirical lover, truly Brad use your intelligence in positive ways please the country needs everyone plus you to move forward. MASA = Make America Safe Again. Citizens are dying every 20 seconds! Step Up Man!
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
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.
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.
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
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?
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[ 0.27 ms ] story [ 75.4 ms ] threadSorry, 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 would support legislation that protected someone’s job while they were awaiting trial. Not because I support this guy but just on general principle.
And I have never heard of a dismissed coworker having a trial either.
So what other decisions do you think legal due process needs to apply to in a private business?
> Rukstales was arrested for unlawful entry.
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.
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 mean, this strikes you as honest?
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.
There are plenty of reports on twitter about the several characters/insurgents/anarchists that went in the capitol, not sure this belongs here.
Mark Z participating in these riots would be HN-worthy.