Foxconn is a large manufacturing company that produces items for Apple and other technology companies. While Foxconn offers employment to many, the working and living conditions they provide have faced criticism, with long hours, strict rules, and health and safety issues reported. In 2010, a series of suicides among Foxconn workers sparked renewed scrutiny of its practices. There remains an ongoing debate around balancing fast production needs while also improving conditions for Foxconn employees.