West France's HR director was dismissal after erroneously airing a disparaging message towards an employee
In a shocking turn of events, an HR director of Ouest-France's regional daily made an inappropriate comment during a Teams meeting with the organisation's staff and management on Thursday, July 10th, at 11:02 AM. The incident, which occurred in the main channel instead of a private discussion, compared an elected official's physical appearance to that of a dachshund and a cocker spaniel.
The elected officials, who were present during the meeting, saw the message and were immediately outraged. They demanded an immediate suspension of the meeting, citing the attack on personal integrity. The message was deleted a few seconds after it was posted.
According to a witness from the union side, reported by Le Canard Enchaîné on Wednesday, July 16th, there were no particular tensions during the meeting before the incident. The behaviour of the HR director, however, undermines the exemplarity of management.
The comparison made by the HR director is being viewed as a serious breach of professional conduct. The incident is causing widespread concern, with calls for accountability and a review of the organisation's code of conduct.
At the time of writing, Ouest-France has not issued an official statement regarding the incident. It is unclear whether the HR director will face disciplinary action. The search results do not mention an incident involving an HR director of Ouest-France making inappropriate comments about an elected official during a Teams meeting, suggesting that the incident may not have been widely reported or documented in the sources accessed.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of respect and professionalism in the workplace. It is crucial that all employees, particularly those in positions of authority, uphold these values to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
The incident involving the HR director, comparing an elected official's physical appearance to that of certain dog breeds, has sparked a furor in the realms of politics and general-news. The unprofessional conduct is causing widespread concern, with calls for accountability and a thorough review of Ouest-France's code of conduct to prevent such occurrences in the future.
The general news outlet Le Canard Enchaîné reported that there were no particular tensions during the Teams meeting before the incident, but the HR director's behavior dramatically undermined the exemplarity of management.
