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:
1. 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 conductover individual rainmakers.

2. 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.

3. 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 andfairly.