In this episode Partners, Beth Hale, and Emma Bartlett and Senior Associate Kelsey Murrell, discuss recent news stories through the lens of employment and partnership law:
- Managing Talent vs. Team Culture
- We consider the recent behaviour of footballer Jude Bellingham and use it as a springboard to consider how employers should balance individual talent with team cohesion.
- We discuss the importance of managing high performers who may disrupt workplace culture, and the growing willingness of organisations to prioritise values and conduct over individual rainmakers.
- Toxic Workplace Culture and Discrimination
- We review the most recent findings from the COVID inquiry, focusing on allegations of a toxic and sexist workplace culture at senior government levels.
- The discussion focuses on the importance of strong leadership, effective whistleblowing policies, and the risks of ignoring or enabling toxic conduct in the workplace.
- The Importance of Effective Succession Planning
- The departure of Strictly Come Dancing hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman prompts a discussion on succession planning in business.
- We consider how poor planning can lead to clumsy conversations and an increased risk of claims, and why organisations should approach succession proactively and fairly.
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