Support for Sneesby slipping as network stars speak out, Nine board scrambles
Mike Sneesby’s days as chief of Nine are reportedly numbered, with major network stars speaking out about the culture of sexual harassment in the workplace, while the board seems willing to throw the CEO under the bus.
3AW Mornings host Tom Elliott claimed on-air this week he knows of “four women who all allege some very bad behaviour by Darren Wick,” adding, “I know the four women – and I think they are telling the truth”.
Elliott said that “the behaviour ranges from belittling and berating female employees in front of their colleagues to sexual harassment”.
Wait until they hear what has recently transpired at News Corp.
So many females across our industry continue to fear for our careers. We do not dare speak out about this problem that is rife across the entire media industry. Our HR departments remain helpless, in fear of their own careers!
We have continued to grin and bear it, cop the abuse, shame and embarrassment. All to protect our reputation and maintain career opportunities.
The perpetrators continue to lead our media organisations, profile themselves as great mentors and men, and receive the accolades and recognition from our industry press.
We have a long way to go to fixing a generational problem!
Understand it’s not just senior male exec’s at Ch9/Stan either..
Multiple other execs close to the CEO well known for bullying practices..
The apple doesn’t fall far..
How is this not a Board issue?
This same chair and board signed off on a glowing “retirement” tribute and significant payout to the former CEO, and has knowingly accepted public relationships between current senior executives and women who were in their teams. This is all on the public record, who knows what else is there that isn’t public?
It’s a pattern of accepted behaviour that is endorsed by the board. Sure, some board members may say they disagreed with the treatment of these men, but ultimately as a board, no one has resigned.
The standard you walk past, is the standard you accept.
Do better. Don’t just talk about it!
Does anyone know what season a Sycamore tree loses it’s leaves?
What’s all the commentary about News Corp about?
Spent almost 10 years at Nine, and none of this will surprise anyone who has worked there. Toxic culture, which starts at the top. Look at all the recent resignations, especially in the sales teams, these ‘men’ are getting away scott free. Sham on Nine.
Why do these people get away with its disgusting and then get a pay out .