Meta’s secret blacklist exposed; here's how Mark Zuckerberg led tech giant quietly blocks former employees from ever returning
Meta, owner of Facebook and Instagram, keeps secret blacklists of ex-staff who are ruled out for rehiring, even if they had impeccable performance records at the company, a new report revealed.
The workers, who were fired or let go, may be permanently shut out from being able to come back to Meta, usually for reasons that have nothing to do with their work performance, according to Business Insider.
How the blocklist system works
According to the report, Meta has developed mechanisms to monitor the rehiring eligibility of former employees. Some former employees have been marked with labels such as «do not rehire» or labelled as «non-regrettable attrition,» as per Business Insider.
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These lists do not only include those who broke company rules or performed poorly but can also include employees who just didn't get along with a manager, according to the report. One former Meta manager explained «If a manager didn't like you, it wasn't hard to put someone on a list,» as quoted by Business Insider.
As per the report, a manager can put a worker on a blocklist by filling out a form within minutes. Once placed on this list, it’s nearly impossible to get off, according to those familiar with the process, reported Business Insider. Even if a senior leader like a company vice president intervened, it wouldn't guarantee removal, the report added.
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