Staff Reports
It’s not every day that a former Google executive hits the headlines, but when Ryan Olohan, once the managing director of food, beverage, and restaurants at the tech behemoth, got the boot for not being “inclusive,” you know it’s bound to raise a few eyebrows—especially among conservatives. Olohan’s termination was formalized with the tech giant claiming he showed favoritism toward high performers and got a little too fixated on the “walking pace and hustle” of employees. Apparently, they’re now suggesting that recognizing hard work is an “ableist” offense.
The recent settlement marks a sweet victory for those who are growing increasingly tired of the wokeness that pervades big tech. Olohan’s case was dismissed, showcasing how the tides might be turning against an industry that has long been accused of harboring anti-white, anti-male, and anti-conservative biases. The legal wrangling came to an end when Olohan’s attorney informed the court that all claims against Google had been reconciled. Unfortunately for the public, details about the financial arrangement remain shrouded in mystery, and the lawyer was tight-lipped on specifics.
My uncle Ryan is father to 7, 16 year Google vet, & owner of Seven Scoops, an ice cream shop that employs workers with special needs.
He's suing Google for firing him for being "non-inclusive" after he reported a female Google exec for sexual harassment.https://t.co/7KPmawKhfW
— Mary Margaret Olohan (@MaryMargOlohan) January 31, 2023
Adding a spicy twist to this tech drama, Olohan alleged that he faced sexual harassment from his boss, Tiffany Miller, who apparently wasn’t thrilled when he rebuffed her advances. Instead of taking the hint, Miller opted to retaliate against Olohan by leveling accusations of “microaggressions.” Thankfully, Google’s own Human Resources Business Partner concurred that there were no grounds for these allegations. It seems there’s a playbook at Google—dodge actual misconduct allegations while hurling buzzwords like they’re confetti.
Even more amusing is the comment from Adam Stewart, a Google VP, who allegedly deemed the team to be “obviously [having] too many white guys.” This revelation further underscores the ongoing discrimination narrative that paints Olohan’s firing as part of a larger, troubling pattern where one’s race and gender dictate their workplace experience more than their merit and accomplishments. The lawsuit strongly contends that Google would not have taken issue with a “hostile work environment” if the roles were reversed, demonstrating the absurdity of identity politics in corporate America.
This incident is not a standalone case in the tech world, as it joins the all-too-familiar litany of companies facing criticism for alleged bias against white employees. This is exemplified by the legal action taken against Meta Platforms, Inc., for its discriminatory hiring practices. So while Ryan Olohan may have had to tussle with the giants of Silicon Valley over a “hostile work environment” that turned out to be hostile towards competent individuals like him, the case serves as a critical reminder of the absurdities wrought by wokeness in the workplace. The tech industry might want to rethink its priorities before it finds itself drowning in its own politically correct rhetoric.
