When a CEO divorces, companies lose money

When a CEO divorces, companies lose money
A key person is estimated to lose up to 40% productivity in the workplace during a divorce. (Image: Getty)
Brenda Ward
Senior leaders are effectively out of action when they divorce, says consultant Bridgette Jackson. The risks that come with a chief executive divorcing are so great that her company, Equal Exes, had developed a workplace support programme offering confidential divorce and separation support.  Jackson said as many as 69% of senior leaders reported significant relationship difficulties, with 71% saying this seriously impacted their work. She said when a CEO splits, companies could expect a reduction in productivity and less focus,...

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