Citigroup is investigating complaints against its wealth-management chief, Andy Sieg, for alleged intimidating and unfair behavior, including incidents involving senior female executives. The law firm Paul Weiss has completed its inquiry, which was prompted by internal complaints and anonymous reports, amid ongoing efforts to reshape the bank's wealth division under CEO Jane Fraser. Despite the controversy, Sieg remains a key figure in Citigroup's leadership and the bank's efforts to expand its wealth business.
Samantha Cohen, Meghan Markle's former royal aide, has confirmed being one of 10 staffers interviewed in Buckingham Palace's investigation into bullying allegations against the Duchess of Sussex. Cohen, who worked for the royal family since 2001, claimed that staff quit due to the hostile work environment and that she herself stayed longer than planned due to difficulty finding a replacement. The investigation, privately funded by Queen Elizabeth II, concluded in June 2022, with Meghan's legal team denying the allegations and calling them a "calculated smear campaign."
The University of Michigan is conducting an HR investigation into an alleged confrontation between head basketball coach Juwan Howard and strength and conditioning coach Jon Sanderson. Sanderson filed a claim following a dispute with Howard, and the investigation is being conducted under the university's "zero-tolerance policy" due to a previous incident involving Howard. The results of the investigation are pending, and it is unclear whether Howard will serve as head coach in the team's upcoming game. Howard has been recovering from heart surgery and has been transitioning back to a coaching role this season.
A woman shares her experience of being harassed by a coworker after learning about her breast implant surgery. The woman had undergone a double mastectomy due to a family history of breast cancer and opted for breast implants to improve her mental health and self-esteem. Her coworker mocked her and spread rumors about her surgery, leading to confrontations and a complaint to HR. The woman gathered evidence and support from other coworkers, resulting in the termination of the harasser. The incident highlights the negative attitudes towards plastic surgery and the importance of documenting workplace harassment.
