Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin told its workforce on Friday that it will not be laying off employees during the coronavirus crisis.
Blue Origin management was quoted by The Verge as saying workers in Texas may "lose their jobs … because of our actions" if employees didn't come to the facility for a test launch of the company's New Shepard rocket.
The possibility of launching on April 10 was considered as the company is exempt from stay-at-home orders, due to the Pentagon declaring Blue Origin "mission essential" due to its national security contracts. "Blue Origin is unique and in a very fortunate position. We will not be having layoffs, but in fact, we will be hiring. We will not be making budget, payroll or benefit cuts based on this crisis," Smith wrote in the email.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Our Favourite Blue Light Frames From the North and Beyond - NSMAll this extra screen time, isn't good for our eyes, so we gathered our blue-light frames, for your viewing pleasure 🤓 (all of frames can be purchased online too)
Read more »
‘Recession Blue-Chips’ Led the Way in Another Turbulent Week in MarketsWSJWhatsNow: It was another turbulent week in markets. paulvigna breaks down the winners and losers.
Read more »
‘Blue Story’: Film ReviewThe blockbusters will be postponed, the indie films in many cases will head straight to streaming. But even before the apple cart of movie distribution got tipped over, “Blue Story” had…
Read more »
The Queen's second home Windsor Castle is lit up blue in support of NHS staffCoronavirus: The Queen's second home, Windsor Castle, was lit up blue in support of the NHS as she joined the ClapForOurCarers campaign
Read more »
Blue-Eyed People Should Be Using Orange Eyeshadow, a Celeb Makeup Artist SaysCelebrity makeup artist Tina Turnbow suggests which shades make blue eyes look brightest.
Read more »