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This is just a sampling of the many organizations sanitizing their higher ranks from all white, all male leadership. More than that, some are taking a scalpel to members of leadership that continue to hold onto views that were once “politically incorrect” and now viewed as flatly racist.
As in the case of Warrington, organizations won’t take a chance on even C-suite executives harbouring dated views on race and gender norms. If you happen to be one, evolve or face certain peril.
On to your questions from the week:
Q. If you quit you should never be entitled to anything. Your article last week promoted a case where an employee got paid a bonus after quitting. How is that okay for employers who are struggling to survive during COVID? The economy can never recover if you are actually suggesting that decision is right.
A. While employers are struggling, let’s not forget how many employees are struggling with unemployment and layoffs. While the Supreme Court released this decision during COVID, it dealt with an employee’s entitlements pre-COVID. That said, it acts as good reminder to employers that employees are entitled to full freight if found to be dismissed; not just for salary, but eligible bonuses too.
Q. I have an employee who says she does not want to come back to work because she lives with her boyfriend’s parents who are over 60 and they are very uncomfortable with her taking the GO train. She would prefer to work from home. Do we have to say yes?
