They came from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and other countries in search of work in the technology sector. Friends fleeing war and repression have now joined them.
With the arrival of the pandemic, places like WeWork became ghost towns. People are now lining up for low-commitment offices, and providers are working hard to keep that trend going.
The researchers are regarded as crucial to the company's future. However, they have struggled to overcome infighting and controversy on a variety of issues.
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