The Irish Times

Has Stoicism become a new religion?

Unthinkable: Stoicism is all the rage in Silicon Valley but its roots are often overlooked

Thu Nov 04 2021 - 05:00

Uber under investigation in US for gender discrimination

Firm’s culture back under spotlight despite reform efforts under new chief executive

Mon Jul 16 2018 - 20:58

Uber’s terrible year, ‘engagement bait’ and the real cost of ‘Santa Baby’

Planet Business: Marzipan pigs and unworthy Jedis star in this week’s round-up

Fri Dec 22 2017 - 07:15

Terrible year for tech industy as the real world intrudes

The big shift of 2017 is that tech companies now accept some responsibility for how their platforms impact the world, the big mystery of 2018 and beyond is what, exactly, that responsibility will look like.

Thu Dec 14 2017 - 16:55

Arianna Huffington now the public face of Uber

Her role at firm has been part peacemaker and part public relations strategist

Tue Jul 04 2017 - 15:52

Maureen Dowd: Trump, Uber and the hazards of broism

So much for the notion that Melania moving into the White House would restrain the president

Mon Jun 19 2017 - 01:00

Uber board to discuss whether CEO Travis Kalanick should step away

Board also expected to adopt a number of policies in wake of sexual harassement investigation

Sun Jun 11 2017 - 19:51

Collison brothers launch ‘the New Yorker for geeks’

Online magazine ‘Increment’ to focus on software engineering

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 12:43

Uber boss caught on video arguing with driver over fares

Travis Kalanick admits he needs leadership help after latest PR disaster for company

Wed Mar 01 2017 - 11:58

Uber’s drive for disruption leads to scandal-prone corporate culture

Allegations of sexism and position on travel ban measure Silicon Valley’s ethical climate

Wed Feb 22 2017 - 17:25

‘Handling of sexual harassment allegations at Uber show we’ve a long way to go’

The account of a former Uber engineer who says she was propositioned by her manager highlights problems in male-dominated tech industry

Mon Feb 20 2017 - 13:00

Uber faces new storm amid allegations of sexual harassment

#deleteuber Tweet on Trump resurfaces after former engineer’s blog accuses manager

Mon Feb 20 2017 - 08:03