Google News: Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt Quickly Backtracks Comments Criticizing His Old Company

Schmidt Clarifies Comments

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has quickly walked back comments criticizing his old company's remote work policies.

In an interview with "The Wall Street Journal", Schmidt said he regretted his previous statements and that he now believes that remote work can be a positive force for companies and employees. Schmidt's comments come after several news publications ran headlines about a video of him criticizing Google's remote work policies.

In the video, Schmidt said that remote work was "a disaster" and that it was "killing productivity". However, in his email to "The Wall Street Journal", Schmidt said that he had not intended to criticize Google's remote work policies, but rather to express his concerns about the potential for remote work to lead to isolation and a lack of collaboration.

Schmidt's clarification is significant because it shows that he is not opposed to remote work in principle. Rather, he is concerned about the potential for remote work to lead to negative consequences if it is not implemented properly.

Conclusion

Schmidt's comments highlight the importance of careful planning and implementation when it comes to remote work. Companies that are considering implementing remote work policies should take the time to develop a plan that addresses the potential for isolation and a lack of collaboration.