Today on the #9to5Nightmares HR podcast, hosts Amy Warren and Micole Garatti discuss misconduct trends in two industries: financial services and law firms.

Here’s what the data shows:

• In Financial Services, non-financial misconduct allegations has surged by 72% from 2021 to 2023
  • The data shows bullying, harassment, and discrimination account for nearly half of reported incidents. The good news, however, is that high levels of reporting may indicate a healthier organizational culture, according to the FCA. (Financial News)
  • Increases in misconduct align with the data we saw in the State of Misconduct at Work in 2023, with signs of misconduct in job seekers increasing from 9% to 11% between 2022 and 2023. Because misconduct is contagious – when people see misconduct going on they are more likely to commit it themselves – and these increases occur at the same time as organizations push workers to return to the office, it’s likely return to office policies are a factor in the rise of misconduct. (State of Misconduct at Work in 2023)
• Research finds that 1 in 4 Lawyers experience workplace bullying
  • A recent LinkedIn article reports that a study of over 6,000 Illinois attorneys found that a quarter of lawyers experienced workplace bullying last year. Women, racial minorities, and LGBTQ+ lawyers were more likely to be victims of bullying. The data also showed a clear age gap in bullying with 39% of lawyers aged 25 to 35 reported bullying, while just 12% of those aged 66 to 75 said the same. Considering the legal profession is one ripe with strong power dynamics, the data makes sense. (LinkedIn)

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We talk about misconduct so you can avoid it!

Today on the #9to5Nightmares HR podcast, hosts Amy Warren and Micole Garatti cover two breaking misconduct stories involving a former Alaska judge and the former CEO of Abercrombie and Fitch. And, we provide an update on a past story involving MrBeast.

Here’s what you need to know:

• A Judge in Alaska resign earlier this year after news broke of his hostile work environment and sexual misconduct. Months later, conflicts of interest have come to light. Now, 44 of his cases are being reviewed, and prosectors and defense lawyers are requesting convictions be overturned, vacated, and more. (Reuters)
• The former CEO of Abercrombie Mike Jeffries, his romantic partner, and a recruiter at the company have been arrested on sex trafficking and international prostitution chargers charges for recruiting, drugging, and sexually assaulting male models at “Sex Events” from 2008 to 2015. The company promised young men modeling and career opportunities and allegedly threatened to destroy the ment’s careers if they did not participate. (The Justice Department)
• In a previous episode, we talked about the sexual misconduct allegations around MrBeast’s longtime friend and employee, Ava Tyson. At the time, MrBeast denied sexual misconduct and grooming within the MrBeast organization. Since then, an independent law firm has completed an investigation and found no evidence of sexual misconduct and grooming. Despite that, the investigation did uncover several other instances of workplace harassment and misconduct. As a result, MrBeast says he has fired several employees. (The New York Times and AP)

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We talk about misconduct so you can avoid it!

Today on the #9to5Nightmares HR podcast, hosts Amy Warren and Micole Garatti cover four spooky stories ahead of Halloween! Episode 4 covers recent misconduct scandals and a warning about one of our favorite holidays!

Hear about:

• Don’t be *that guy* to wear the racist, offensive, or “sexy” Halloween costume that gets you fired from your job. This year, say no to assassination attempt “jokes”, Nazi costumes, blackface, and more. Halloween is supposed to be a time for fun or even spooky. Your costume should reflect that!
• Wynn Resorts is still navigating the consequences of former-CEO Steve Wynn’s misconduct allegations. In their second class action lawsuit, the hospitality powerhouse agrees to a $70 million settlement with shareholders after the CEO’s alleged sexual misconduct and then a years-long cover up. Steve Wynn is also barred from holding any position at a publicly traded company in Nevada.
• Ex-Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo’s sexual misconduct costs New Yorkers over $25 Million. Over the last three years, the State of New York has been investigating and navigating misconduct allegations against the former governor by 11 women for sexual misconduct.
• Digging into the Fama Files, Fama recently found someone applying for an EMT position who had previously gotten drunk, stole an emergency vehicle, drove it into a pedestrian, and then drove away! *gasp*

Tune in next time for more misconduct at work and 9 to 5 Nightmares!