‘Lies’ – Chaos at BP as sacked chair defends himself against ‘anonymous’ attacks Energy Albert Manifold has dialled up his attack on his former employer BP, accusing the energy giant of lacking direction before he took the reins and denying the “lies” that have been told about him since his abrupt firing. In his second statement in as many days, BP’s ousted chair launched a staunch defence of his [...]
Former deputy PM Dominic Raab moves into PR with advisory role at Kreab Business Dominic Raab, the former deputy prime minister, is joining the City arm of communications consultancy Kreab as a senior adviser specialising in defence and intelligence. Raab’s new role will see him advising clients on defence and security challenges, including domestic politics, public policy and international geopolitics. Kreab, a leading global strategic communications and public affairs consultancy, [...]
Harman review: “Career-limiting or career-ending” sanctions needed for bully judges and predatory barristers Legal A damning report by Harriet Harman KC has found the Bar does “not always” uphold its high standards when it comes to bullying, harassment, and sexual harassment. Harman, chair of the Independent Review, stated in her 128-page report on the Bar that there is a “culture of impunity” for those at the top who engage [...]
Gregg Wallace: Why open secrets proliferate in the workplace December 6, 2024 The Gregg Wallace scandal has exposed the reality of how bad behaviours are often open secrets in the workplace. But why is this the case and how do we reverse it?
Bullying and harassment cases rise at City firms, FCA finds October 25, 2024 There has been a sharp rise in non-financial misconduct at firms, according to a survey by the City regulator, but strikingly, the data revealed these companies took no action in more than half of investigations.
