Nine extends employee assistance program as Don Burke stories continue

November 29, 2017 5:56

As revelations of former Nine star Don Burke’s misbehaviour continue, the network this evening announced it will provide a counselling service for current and former staff.

Network boss Hugh Marks made the announcement as the organisation deals with allegations management failed to take action on complaints against the disgraced presenter.

Nine CEO, Hugh Marks: “I believe Nine can take a strong leadership role”

In an all-staff memo released late this afternoon Marks announced former employees will be offered counselling services while current staff and contractors will be covered by the company’s current employee assistance scheme.

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Paul Wallbank

Paul Wallbank was news editor at Mumbrella between June 2017 and June 2019. Previously he's covered business and technology issues for outlets ranging from The Australian and Sydney Morning Herald to the ABC and Business Spectator.

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2 COMMENTS

Nic 30 Nov 17

Because you can trust the network who knowingly perpetuated the problem over 20 years….

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BigBrother 2 Dec 17

“Nine can take a strong leadership role in our industry to make sure we do the right thing by our people, now, and into the future”….now that the coverup we encouraged and perpetuated in the past has finally been found out.

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