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Atlassian offered president Anu Bharadwaj a year-long sabbatical instead of accepting resignation

Anu Bharadwaj, a senior executive at Atlassian, attempted to resign after two years of exhaustion from long hours and pressure. Her manager countered by offering her a year off with the option to return to the company afterward. Bharadwaj's experience is cited in a broader discussion of questions workers should ask themselves before quitting a job.

fastcompany.com · 2026-10-01

AI safety researchers increasingly resign publicly to warn of industry risks

A researcher at a major AI lab has publicly resigned over safety concerns, becoming the latest in a growing string of AI professionals this year who have left their positions and spoken out about risks tied to rapid AI development. Experts say these public departures are drawing more attention to warnings that were previously dismissed or ignored.

fastcompany.com · 2026-09-09