Workplace culture
The astonishing fall from grace of the 87-year-old ‘King of Davos’
Klaus Schwab built his empire from humble beginnings but his world has come crashing down after allegations of misusing funds, manipulating research and inappropriate behaviour with staff.
- James Crisp
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Coldplay kiss-cam company hires Gwyneth Paltrow as ‘spokesperson’
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin’s ex-wife delivered the company’s first lighthearted response to the scandal in a new video posted on X.
Astronomer HR chief resigns one week after being caught on Coldplay ‘kiss cam’
The $1.5 billion software company has now confirmed both executives wrapped up in the cuddle seen around the world are no longer employed.
- Bronte Gossling
- Opinion
- Workplace
Kiss Cam whammy made us chuckle, but it has triggered my bonk ban fixation
Workplace romances are almost always a bad idea. I’ve observed my share of HR (human relations) disasters.
- Jenna Price
Astronomer CEO resigns after being caught on Coldplay kiss cam
The US tech company announced that Andy Byron had resigned from the company, saying its standards for both conduct and accountability hadn’t been met.
- Alex Veiga
How the ‘Coldplay cuddle’ brought chaos to a marriage – and a $1.5b company
The now-infamous concert footage of the married tech firm CEO and his HR chief sharing a moment could have serious ramifications for a billion-dollar business.
- Abigail Buchanan
- Exclusive
- Charity
‘You’re not even black’: Boss on workers’ comp for two years after alleged office outburst
A dispute about a performance review led to police being called to the office, a tribunal has heard.
- Amber Schultz
‘I’ve broken no law’: Latham denies domestic violence, parliamentary wrongdoing
In a lengthy and at times bizarre address, independent MP Mark Latham said allegations of domestic violence against his former girlfriend were “nonsense”.
- Amber Schultz
- Analysis
- NSW State Parliament
NSW Labor vowed to never work with Mark Latham. The reality is more complicated
One of Chris Minns’ first commitments as premier was that he would not work with Mark Latham. A hung parliament means ministers often have no choice.
- Michael McGowan
Stunning 24 hours after CEO of $1.5b tech firm appears to be caught out on Coldplay ‘kiss cam’
A usually unremarkable concert moment has raised questions worldwide about two software executives’ personal lives.
- Bronte Gossling
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