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Written by: Zheng Qiuling and Liang Haoxian
2020-12-01 19:07
Last update date: 2020-12-01 19:14
About 40 people from the Cable News Department were laid off this morning, covering Hong Kong news, finance, photographers, editing and other groups. Among them, the whole group of the news feature section "News Stinger" was dismissed, which caused a major personnel earthquake.
Following the resignation of the general manager of the China group, it is reported that the heads of many groups have resigned, including the Hong Kong News, International, China, Finance, and Sports groups, involving the ranks of the buyer and chief buyer to express their dissatisfaction to the management.
The head of the Hong Kong Information Group and reporters issued a joint statement in the evening stating that 11 reporters and 5 supervisors, namely the chief interview officer to assistant interview director, all decided to resign immediately to show their dissatisfaction.
It is understood that only 5 reporters from the Hong Kong Cable News Group stayed low.
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5 directors of the Hong Kong Cable News Group, including Lin Yingyin (Chief Interview Director), Zeng Chuqun (Assistant Chief Interview Director), Lin Miaoyin (Assistant Chief Interview Director), Lei Zile (Interview Director), Chen Wanting (Assistant Interview Director), and 11 The reporter issued a statement and announced his immediate resignation to show his dissatisfaction.
According to the statement, Cable News today (1st) dismissed about 40 news department employees, most of them are senior employees who have served the news department for many years, and some have outstanding performance in various departments in the past. The list also includes the news reporters of the special group.
They repeatedly asked four senior executives Xie Yanna, Xu Fanghui, Li Zhen, and Chen Xingchang to explain the criteria for layoffs, but the response they received was only restructuring and saving resources. Some people even described their colleagues as "bad boys".
Statement: High-level destroying the Ministry of Information
The statement pointed out that before the layoffs of the cable, they did not notify or consult the heads of the various departments. "It completely ignores the efforts of the employees. The practice is extremely disrespectful and irritating. The Hong Kong News Group expresses extreme regret at the high-level destruction of the Cable News Department. Time will stick to the post and stay professional.
The Ministry of Information today (1st) laid off 40 employees, involving multiple departments, including Hong Kong News, Finance, anchors, photographers, editing, and art groups.
Among them, the whole group of "News Needle" was dismissed in the feature report link.
The cable China group and the whole group "total resignation", and many group supervisors also resigned.
Chairman of the Cable China Group
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The Journalist Association expressed its great concern about the incident, saying that "the media has been repeatedly subjected to political pressure recently" and hopes that high-level media can rise to the challenge and "don't disappoint a group of reporters who are determined to be good news."
Regarding the dismissal of the entire group of "News Needle", the HKJAA stated that "it is not difficult to make people think that it is in the name of throttling, but it actually reduces or does not make sensitive reports." Affect the quality of news editing, and call on the management to think twice and tide over the difficulties with employees.
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Cable broadband: 100 people affected
Cable Broadband issued a press release stating that the epidemic continues to hit the world and brings uncertainties to Hong Kong’s future economic environment. It is "increasing revenue and reducing expenditure", "seeking new opportunities" and "controlling costs." "It is necessary to review the structure of various departments and human resources. , Make a comprehensive review and adjustments." Cable Broadband currently has about 1,300 employees, and about 100 people will be affected this time, including transfers and resignations. Appropriate compensation will be provided in accordance with labor laws.
Cable Broadband issued a press release stating that due to the continuing impact of the epidemic, the economic outlook of Hong Kong is uncertain. It is necessary to fully adjust the departmental structure and human resources in order to "source money and reduce expenditure". This time around 100 people were affected, including transfers and resignations.
(Statement screenshot)
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