ZEN SOO

Zen Soo is a journalist known for their in-depth reporting on technology and business. They have previously worked as a PR executive for several tech companies, including Baidu. Zen's articles often focus on the intersection of technology, business, and society, with an emphasis on issues related to work culture and employee well-being. In addition to their reporting, Zen is also involved in various tech industry events as a speaker and panelist. They have been recognized for their contributions to the tech community with multiple awards and nominations.

Biography:  https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/best-na-woo-k-dramas-101524924.html

79%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

85%

Examples:

  • Chinese technology firms have long been criticized for their long working hours.
  • Many on social media platforms like Weibo saying Qu lacked empathy.
  • Qu had also been criticized for other comments she made in the series of short videos on Douyin that have since been removed.
  • She also criticized an employee who refused to go on a 50-day business trip during the COVID-19 pandemic a time when China severely restricted movement and required weeks of quarantine for travelers.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • The article is written by a PR executive who previously worked for the company involved in the story.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • Qu implied in a series of videos that she was not concerned about her employees as she was 'not their mom',
  • She also said that the relationship between her and her subordinates was purely an 'employer-employee relationship'.

Deceptions

45%

Examples:

  • If employees refused to go on such business trips then they would not get salary raises or job promotions.
  • Many of the criticisms are very pertinent, I am reflecting deeply and humbly accept them.
  • There are many inappropriate (things said) in the video that caused external misunderstandings about the company's values and corporate culture, causing serious harm. I sincerely apologize.
  • Why should I say I should take into consideration my employee's family? I'm not her mother-in-law.

Recent Articles

Baidu PR Head's Controversial Endorsement of Long Working Hours Sparks Outrage Among Chinese Workers

Baidu PR Head's Controversial Endorsement of Long Working Hours Sparks Outrage Among Chinese Workers

Broke On: Thursday, 09 May 2024 Baidu's former PR head, Qu Jing, caused controversy with videos endorsing long working hours and disregarding employee wellbeing. Younger workers criticized the culture in China's tech sector, as companies and regulators reevaluate workplace practices following scandals and reports of employee deaths.