"We've got different ways of thinking, different opinions, different ways that we approach things. What unites us is our values and how we take care of our employees. It doesn't mean we get it right all the time, but what it does mean is when we don't get it right we appropriately engage and we've got various ways in which we do that."
"We've been doing a lot of listening a lot of engagement from a lot of leaders and their all-hands meetings. It's really important feedback and I want you to know that you've all been heard, that we're listening and that we're appropriately adjusting."
"Marc made a very bad joke, and that he was not OK with it."
Salesforce President Robin Washington addressed an all-hands meeting following controversy over CEO Marc Benioff's February jokes about Immigration and Customs Enforcement tracking international employees. While Washington did not directly reference Benioff's specific comments, she acknowledged employee concerns and assured staff that the company listens to feedback and takes appropriate action when mistakes occur. Washington emphasized that company values and employee care unite the organization despite differing perspectives. Cofounder Parker Harris had previously criticized Benioff's comments as inappropriate. Washington reiterated that leadership has engaged in extensive listening across various meetings and confirmed employees have been heard and the company is making necessary adjustments.
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