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Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt Apologizes for Remote Work Rant

Schmidt Regrets Critical Comments

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has apologized for his previous critical comments about the company's remote work policies.

Statement to Wall Street Journal

In an email to The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday, Schmidt walked back the comments he made in a recent video interview.

Headlines and Viewership

Several news publications have already run headlines about the video, and over 14 million people have viewed a clip on YouTube.

Blame for Remote Work Policies

Schmidt, who co-founded Google and served as its CEO from 2001 to 2011, had blamed the company's remote work policies for a decline in innovation.

Google's Response

Former Google chief Eric Schmidt took back earlier harsh words about how Google's remote work policies have affected productivity.