San Francisco tech CEO kills unlimited PTO policy, slams it as 'totally broken'

SARNCONCISCO – The CEO of San Francisco suddenly ended the company’s unlimited PTO policy, as it criticized it as “completely broken”. Ryan Brisslo, CEO of the Poisonment and Payment Company, Bolt, issued the announcement in A. LinkedIn post Tuesday. “We just killed PTO unlimited in Bolt,” Brezlo wrote. “This looks progressive, but it is completely … Read more

'Totally different beast.' Austin musicians worry about industry amid SXSW changes

Project Summary In the Live Music Capital of the World, a harsh reality hits a high note: some music industry workers say they’re underpaid by SXSW — one of the largest festivals of its kind. While the event claims to pump hundreds of millions into Austin’s economy each year, KXAN investigates the striking gap between … Read more