A landmark external review of EY Oceania has revealed serious workplace issues, including overwork, bullying, harassment, and a lack of safety and inclusion for women and minority groups. The review, led by former Australian Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick, was conducted in response to concerns about the firm's culture following the tragic suicide of an employee and involved a survey of over 4000 employees.
The report exposed rampant overwork, as almost half of the staff reported health issues stemming from long work hours, with 11% regularly working over 61 hours per week. Notably, 40% of staff had considered quitting because of the hours.
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