An independent review has been conducted by Intersection of Nine Entertainment’s workplace culture.
It makes fascinating reading demonstrating the extraordinary level of the experience reported of 57% of bullying, discrimination or harassment and 30% of sexual harassment in the Broadcast division. It also demonstrates the high levels of inappropriate behaviour in all divisions in Nine and compares them to the Industry rate of 64% and national average of 33%.
The Review makes an extensive list of recommendations but the test will be how many of these are actually introduced and effectiveness. Noticably excluded from the Review was any findings about any individual incident or allegation nor any reference to the cultural history of the organisation.
Peter Cox has been a leading analyst of the media industry for nearly 50 years and is available for commentary for television, newspapers and radio stations.
1.1.2 Key findings – Nine Entertainment
The survey results show that in the last five years, Nine employees reported the following:
• more than half had experienced or witnessed abuse of power or authority (52%)
• nearly half had experienced bullying, discrimination or harassment (49%)
• nearly a quarter had experienced sexual harassment (24%).
One in six (16%) Nine employees had experienced all three forms of inappropriate workplace behaviours.
The workplace experience at Nine is also gendered. Women experienced all forms of inappropriate workplace
behaviours at higher rates than men:
• abuse of power or authority (women: 55%, men: 49%)
• bullying, discrimination or harassment (women: 55%, men: 44%)
• sexual harassment (women: 35%, men: 15%).
The experience across Divisions varied. However, the data clearly shows that inappropriate workplace
behaviours are most prevalent in the Broadcast, Radio and Stan Divisions.1
Link to the Review https://www.nineforbrands.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Intersection-Nine-Entertainment-2024-Report-FA.pdf
