The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) a UK-based business lobbying organisation that represents the interests of around 190,000 businesses of all sizes and sectors across the country is up to its neck in scandal. The CBI which states that its aim is to create the best possible environment for businesses to operate and grow by advocating for policies that promote economic growth, competitiveness, and innovation is in turmoil.
The CBI which has been involved in various controversies over the years, including criticism over its alleged lack of diversity and its influence on government policies is now facing one of its most critical crises. In recent years, the CBI has also been vocal about the potential impact of Brexit on businesses in the UK, and has called for a smooth and orderly transition to minimize disruption to the economy. The government seemingly ignored them.
Now the scandal-hit CBI, Britain’s biggest employers’ group, says it has passed fresh information to the police relating to a report of a “serious criminal offence”.
The body said it was “liaising closely” with officers as it remains mired by allegations of historic workplace misconduct.
They culminated in chief executive Tony Danker being sacked earlier this month and three other current employees being suspended.
The CBI has made clear previously that Mr Danker was not the subject of the most serious allegations, including rape, that had been made to date.
Nevertheless, he hit out at the organisation’s handling of the affair in an interview earlier this week, claiming he had been made the “fall guy” for the CBI’s failings as an employer going back before his tenure.
While he admitted several instances of making colleagues feel “very uncomfortable”, he has denied any suggestion of wrongful physical contact and complained that his reputation has been wrongly trashed.
The CBI responded by saying the decision to dismiss him was made on strong legal advice and he was free to seek redress if he felt poorly treated.
The total number of people within the organisation being investigated by City of London Police is not known.
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