The mediation procedure involving Jannie Haek, CEO of the National Lottery, has been unsuccessful, as reported by the company and the unions on Tuesday. It is now in the hands of the board of directors to make a decision based on the outcome of the mediation procedure. The process had been initiated at the end of March at the request of the union delegation at the National Lottery, regarding both difficult social consultations at the government company and concerns about Haek’s behavior.
The unions accused Haek of using “unacceptable verbal abuse” against staff and engaging in “excessive alcohol consumption.” During the mediation, Haek apologized multiple times, acknowledging his communication style could be perceived as intimidating, inappropriate, and hurtful. He pledged to work on improving this aspect of his behavior.
Despite an action plan being proposed during the mediation, the union representatives decided not to continue with the procedure, citing a lack of trust and confidence in Haek. A union representative noted an incident where Haek’s behavior was perceived as disrespectful and disrespectful towards the union representatives, leading to the breakdown of communication.
While the unions are not calling for Haek’s dismissal, they are leaving the decision to the board of directors. Despite efforts to work positively on the situation, they express disappointment at the outcome of the mediation process. Haek has been the CEO of the National Lottery since 2013, with a yearly fee of 290,000 euros.
In conclusion, the mediation procedure involving Jannie Haek and the National Lottery has failed, with unresolved issues around Haek’s behavior leading to a breakdown in trust and communication between the CEO and the union representatives. The decision now lies with the board of directors on how to proceed with this challenging situation.