Writer & Workplace Culture Advocate; Key Organizer of Google Walkout for Real Change; Author of "Don't Be Evil"

Brooklyn, NY, USA
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Claire Stapleton Biography

Claire Stapleton is an American writer, marketer, and workplace activist recognized for her role as a key organizer of the Google Walkout for Real Change. Stapleton began her career at Google in global communications, later joining the Google Creative Writing Lab and then moving to YouTube, where she served as a marketing manager. During her tenure in communications, she contributed to the company's weekly all-hands meeting, TGIF, hosted by founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin, and was responsible for drafting the company's weekly employee communications. Her deep involvement in Google's culture led colleagues to refer to her as the Bard of Google.

Stapleton was among seven Google employees who organized the Google Walkout for Real Change, a protest in which 20,000 employees and contractors across 50 cities walked off campuses to address the company's handling of sexual harassment cases and broader workplace culture issues. The walkout highlighted concerns about discrimination and prompted changes to some Google policies. Following the protest, Stapleton reported experiencing internal retaliation, including a demotion and a recommendation to take medical leave. She and other organizers launched a social media campaign using the hashtag #NotOkGoogle to collect stories of alleged retaliation and shared their experiences on Medium. Stapleton left Google after nearly 12 years.

After her departure, Stapleton launched the "Tech Support" newsletter, offering advice and support for tech workers based on her experiences at Google. The newsletter, which provides existential advice for modern tech workers, has expanded into a Discord community. Stapleton continues to address workplace culture, employee rights, and the ethics of Big Tech through her writing and public speaking.

Stapleton authored the memoir "Don't Be Evil: Bad Bosses, Fake Promises, and My Escape From Big Tech," which explores her experiences at Google and examines the gap between the company's stated values and internal realities. The book reflects on her journey from an enthusiastic employee to an organizer of the Google Walkout and her eventual departure from the company. Stapleton's work contributes to ongoing conversations about workplace culture, corporate accountability, and employee advocacy in the technology industry.

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