FT News Briefing

#MeToo’s mark on industry

Sep 26, 2023

08:51

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The podcast discusses the impact of the Me Too movement on industries and recent CEO resignations due to undisclosed relationships. It also explores the sexual abuse scandal in Japan's entertainment industry and its potential effect on the Me Too movement in the country.

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Quick takeaways

The recent CEO departures due to undisclosed personal relationships indicate a shift in corporate tolerance for sexual misconduct and a greater emphasis on holding executives accountable.

The sexual abuse scandal surrounding Johnny Kitagawa and the allegations of systematic abuse in Japan's entertainment industry highlight the need for the country to confront the pervasive issue of sexual harassment in the industry.

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CEO departures reveal tightening tolerance for sexual misconduct

The recent resignations of CEOs due to undisclosed personal relationships with colleagues highlight a shift in corporate tolerance for sexual misconduct. Companies have implemented stricter policies, demanding employees to disclose relationships with coworkers, especially those in subordinate positions. The departure of CEOs from BP and CBOE indicates that failure to comply with these disclosure rules is considered a breach of trust. This suggests that companies are taking the issue of sexual misconduct seriously and are willing to hold executives accountable for not fulfilling their promises to the organization.

Introduction

3min

The Impact of Me Too Movement on Companies and CEOs

2min

The Impact of #MeToo on Japan's Entertainment Industry

5min

The writers strike hitting Hollywood looks like it’s nearing a close and the FT’s Brooke Masters explores whether recent CEO departures could be a signal of a second #MeToo wave. Plus, a sexual abuse scandal has shaken up Japan’s entertainment industry.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Sex, lies and magical thinking about CEO behaviour

Japanese boy band abuse scandal rocks entertainment industry

The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Monique Mulima, Monica Lopez, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

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