The apparel suggestion is “strictly out of an abundance of caution.”
The Center City skyline, including Independence Blue Cross, One Liberty Place, Three Logan Square and Comcast Technology Center-Headquarters, comes into view when traveling eastbound on the Schuylkill Expressway. Independence employees have been encouraged not to wear branded gear on their commutes and out in public.Dec. 9, 2024, 3:46 p.m. ETmorbid reactions to the killing on social mediaA Dec. 6 email to associates from Independence Blue Cross president and CEO Gregory E.
“As you may be aware, much of the public response to this senseless act, particularly on social media, has been unsettling and has extended to the health insurance industry as a whole,” Deavens’ message said. One employee in the government markets division said they and other coworkers have been “anxious” and “concerned” for their safety after seeing reactions to the fatal shooting on TikTok and Instagram.
Another employee, an analyst, said they hadn’t been worried until seeing the CEO’s message. Both employees asked not to be named out of concern for their jobs. “I probably will exercise caution,” the analyst said. “The shooting highlighted the hatred/bitterness against health insurance companies.”Inon Dec. 4, Deavens expressed condolences for Thompson’s family. “Violence is never the answer! It only brings unnecessary pain, suffering, and loss. We must all come together to denounce such acts and work towards a future where respect, understanding, and peace prevail,” Deavens said.
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