Mar 17
Steve Jobs Reaches Out to Employee Victims of Japan Earthquake
Posted in: Apple, Japan, Today's Chili
Earlier in the week word got out about Apple’s massive show of support for its Tokyo employees affected by the 9.0 earthquake off the coast of northern Japan. The company worked swiftly to provide food, shelter, support, and transport to corporate and retail employees and their immediate families.
Apple head Steve Jobs followed up with a note to employees, reinforcing the company’s support in the wake of this continued crisis.
“To Our Team in Japan,” opens the letter signed ‘Steve and the entire executive team. “We have all been following the unfolding disaster in Japan. Our hearts go out to you and your families, as well as all of your countrymen who have been touched by this tragedy.If you need time or resources to visit or care for your families, please see HR and we will help you. If you are aware of any supplies that are needed, please also tell HR and we will do what we can to arrange delivery. Again, our hearts go out to you during this unimaginable crisis. Please stay safe.”
Mac Rumors points out that the company has also given users the ability to donate to Red Cross via iTunes.
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