Uber Embraces Major Reforms as Travis Kalanick, the C.E.O., Steps Away – The New York Times

close story-meta Photo Travis Kalanick, Uber’s chief executive, has been under pressure for his aggressive management style. Credit Wang Zhao/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images SAN FRANCISCO — In Uber’s continuing attempt to repair its reputation over a series of scandals stemming from its bad-boy culture, its co-founder Travis Kalanick said he would take a leave…

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Inside Uber’s Aggressive, Unrestrained Workplace Culture – The New York Times

Technology Inside Uber’s Aggressive, Unrestrained Workplace Culture close story-meta-footer close story-meta Photo Uber offices in Berlin last year. Some current and former Uber employees describe a largely unrestrained workplace culture. Credit Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg SAN FRANCISCO — When new employees join Uber, they are asked to subscribe to 14 core company values, including making bold bets,…

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