An Update to Our IBM Family

Arvin sent the following email to IBM employees earlier today. Greetings, IBMers! It is with a heavy heart that I must share with you that due to the unfortunate consequences of an incident involving the company's former CEO and an employee, 15% of our workforce has been laid off. It goes without saying that this was a sensitive matter, which was not handled in a responsible and professional manner, and I feel that I must take responsibility for this oversight. Although it goes without saying that no one is immune to the consequences of ill-advised actions, it is essential for all of us to remember that we are all part of a greater team and that, as such, we all have to be held accountable for our actions. We must learn from this incident and strive to be better and more responsible in the future. I thank all the affected employees for their dedication to the company, and I wish them all the best in their future endeavors. Although it is an unfortunate event, I firmly believe that this should serve as a reminder of the importance of conducting ourselves with integrity and respect at all times. Sincerely, Arvin Dhristya, IBM CEO