The Root' Staffers Ordered To Write More Articles to Offset the Tragic Loss' of Colleague, Days After Her Death
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In the wake of Stephanie Holland's tragic passing, The Root's deputy editor urged staff to increase productivity, aiming for four trending stories per day from each writer.
Many at The Root were shocked by the memo, which seemed insensitive during a time of mourning, triggering mockery of the company's treatment of staff.
A spokesperson for The Root asserted that the memo's intentions were misinterpreted and reflected standard industry goals, already discussed with staff weeks earlier.
G/O Media, which owns The Root, has faced mounting criticism over staff wages, working conditions, mass layoffs, and the controversial use of AI in writing.
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