Fox Corp, the parent company of the Fox News Channel, announced they would not be returning to the office on June 15, which was the scheduled target time.
Fox Corp H.R. head Kevin Lord, head of Fox Corp Human Resources, released a memo on Friday morning memo citing “the well-being of our workforce as a guide” as the reason for the extension decision.
[Hollywood Reporter] “This new timing for our first phase of reopening will ensure that our physical locations are prepared, our new safety procedures are implemented, and our on-floor experience and protocols are in place before you are on site again,” Lord wrote. “Rest assured that we will provide you with ample notice before we begin reopening.”
Fox does “not expect [its] full workforce to be back on site in a pre-COVID manner until the fall at the earliest,” the executive said in the memo.
“I know this is hard for many of you who are anxious to return and may also be a relief others,” Lord wrote. “Regardless of when you are back in your work location, we will meet and exceed the health and safety guidelines of federal, state and local officials. We will be ready at every phase of the reopening process and look forward to seeing you on site when the time is right.”
Many former viewers believe Fox News has become an agent of the left with the decision to promote social media influencers with little to no knowledge of news issues but heavy on emotion and soundbites.
The search for an alternative is on, and many Fox News viewers have started the Gold Rush. Where the end up is anyone’s guess, but one thing we know for sure, it won’t be Fox News.
Have you stopped watching Fox News? If so, why and where are you pitching your tent for news sources today?
This piece was written by Wayne Dupree on June 5, 2020. It originally appeared in WayneDupree.com and is used by permission.
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