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Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was caught allegedly having an affair with his company’s chief people officer at a Coldplay concert.

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

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A duo, who appears to be Astronomer chief executive Andy Byron and chief people officer Kristin Cabot, scrambled to hide their faces at a Coldplay concert.

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
A duo, who appears to be Astronomer chief executive Andy Byron and chief people officer Kristin Cabot, scrambled to hide their faces at a Coldplay concert.

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
Shane Sturgiss said he hasn’t been able to work following the alleged bullying he suffered while CEO of BlaQ.

‘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
Independent MP Mark Latham has denied breaking laws or breaching parliamentary rules.

‘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
Mark Latham returns home on Friday.

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
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Astronomer CEO Andy Byron was apparently caught cheating with Chief People Officer Kristin Cabot.

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

Tech chief caught in ‘affair’ with HR director on Coldplay kiss cam

Coldplay singer Chris Martin addressed the pair during the concert in Boston.

  • Daniel Woolfson
Professionals are starting to use artificial intelligence to save time. But they’re spending it on more work.

Being busy doesn’t make you special, so lay off the drama

Being “busy” is a common refrain in the workplace, with some people clutching so hard to the descriptor that it’s basically part of their personality.

  • Tim Duggan
Inside the Ivy Level 6 penthouse.

Hospitality giants in spotlight

Some of Australia’s giants of hospitality are in the spotlight across a series of investigations by the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Good Food and 60 Minutes.

Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/topic/workplace-culture-1mtt