Thumbs-down | Embattled Vice CEO 'runs' from redundancy call due to worker outcry

A virtual town hall meeting convened by embattled media firm Vice to address recent layoffs was abruptly terminated last week after executives were overwhelmed by a flood of negative emojis from employees.

The meeting, led by Chief Content Officer Cory Haik, aimed to provide updates on the company's decision to implement job cuts.

However, as Haik began her presentation, an influx of angry reactions in the form of "thumbs-down" emojis inundated the screen, signalling deep discontent among the staff.

“It’s a very, very, very difficult time in the macro landscape, I think you all know that, I’ve talked about that a lot,” she began to explain, as reported by the New York Times.