Harvey Weinstein found guilty in landmark rape trial February 24, 2020 Disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein has been convicted of sexual assault and rape in a landmark case that inspired the #MeToo movement. A New York jury today found the producer guilty of sexually assaulting former production assistant Mimi Haleyi in 2006 and raping aspiring actress Jessica Mann in 2013. He faces up to 25 years [...]
Covid-19 is not slowing climate change – businesses still have to do their bit September 17, 2020 Much has been made of the so-called global reset brought about by the pandemic, and many have subscribed to the Instagram-ready notion that the earth is healing due to lockdowns. This is despite the effect of Covid-19 on the environment being either negligible or harmful. For policy makers, the immediate and tangible threat to life [...]
Karren Brady’s resignation is a warning to unscrupulous leaders like Philip Green February 26, 2019 The scandal surrounding Sir Philip Green, the retail tycoon behind high street chains such as Topshop, Miss Selfridge and the now-liquidated BHS, just keeps playing. Since last August, when the Daily Telegraph was first barred by a legal injunction from reporting allegations of misconduct against Green, fresh accusations have continued to surface, from sexual harassment to [...]
MPs ratchet up the pressure on Sir Philip Green after Karren Brady resignation February 25, 2019 Sir Philip Green’s retail empire is facing the renewed scrutiny of politicians this afternoon after Baroness Karren Brady resigned from her role as chair of Arcadia. Brady, who had vowed weeks ago to stay in her post out of "a real sense of duty", has stepped down as non-executive chairman of Taveta, the holding company [...]
Shareholders sue Alphabet board over allegations it was complicit in covering up sexual misconduct claims January 11, 2019 Shareholders have filed lawsuits against Google parent company Alphabet over allegations that the company covered up claims of sexual misconduct against top executives. In two lawsuits filed this week, investors claimed that Alphabet's board failed in its duties by not tackling harassment within the company, approving large payouts and acting to conceal allegations, according to Reuters. [...]
EY and PwC reveal that both dismissed five partners over inappropriate behaviour December 11, 2018 The final two Big Four financial services firms have disclosed the number of partners that have left the companies following allegations of inappropriate behaviour. PwC fired five partners for inappropriate behaviour including harassment or bullying over the last three years. EY revealed that five partners had left the company over a four year period, becoming [...]
An office romance may be fun, but don’t burn your career on the flames of passion April 24, 2019 Office relationships happen. Given how much time we spend at the office, it doesn’t come as a surprise when some people develop friendships, crushes, or even fall in love – Melinda and Bill Gates being a prime example. Friendships which remain platonic within the office are great and can last for a lifetime. A report [...]
Speaker John Bercow ‘must quit’ over damning report into parliamentary bullying October 15, 2018 Commons speaker John Bercow needs to quit in order for widespread bullying and harassment in parliament to be properly dealt with, a damning report has suggested. An investigation into working life in parliament found bullying and sexual harassment has been allowed to “thrive” thanks to a culture of tolerance and concealment “cascading from the top [...]
Uber IPO: Six things you need to know April 13, 2019 After Uber unveiled its pitch to investors ahead of the company's initial public offering, here are six of the most significant things to know. Revenue is plateauing As Uber continue to prioritise growth over profits, the ride-hailing giant's revenue has plateaued. The firm reported an adjusted loss before interest and tax of $1.9bn for 2018, 15 per [...]
MP Mark Garnier to be investigated by Cabinet Office over sexual harassment claims October 29, 2017 An MP will be investigated after claims of sexual harassment were made against him in a Sunday paper. The Cabinet Office will look into the claims against Mark Garnier, the parliamentary under secretary of state for international trade and MP for Wyre Forest, said health secretary Jeremy Hunt during an appearance on the BBC’s Andrew [...]