Review of Government-backed fund finds bullying, widespread perception of gender bias
2 Apr, 2021 04:00 AM
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Former employment court judge Graeme Colgan s report described instances of bullying and perceptions of a male dominated culture at the fund. Photo / supplied.
Former employment court judge Graeme Colgan s report described instances of bullying and perceptions of a male dominated culture at the fund. Photo / supplied. A report into workplace culture at a government-backed venture capital fund found some staff were so unhappy they quit without new jobs to go to and even lied about why they were leaving to avoid retribution.
On Thursday New Zealand Growth Capital Partners (NZGCP), which invests hundreds of millions of dollars into early-stage companies, released a report by former Employment Court judge Graeme Colgan.
Director clear-out on board of Government-backed New Zealand Growth Capital Partners venture capital fund
21 Jan, 2021 04:40 AM
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James Fletcher was named as interim chief executive of New Zealand Growth Capital Partners this week, the latest of a string of changes at the venture fund. Photo / supplied.
James Fletcher was named as interim chief executive of New Zealand Growth Capital Partners this week, the latest of a string of changes at the venture fund. Photo / supplied.
Changes continue at the government-owned fund set up to invest in early-stage companies, with a board clear-out under way. On Wednesday the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment announced four new directors would be joining