Les Moonves resigns from CBS
The head of US media giant CBS, resigns following allegations of sexual misconduct.
The head of US media giant CBS, Les Moonves, has resigned with immediate effect following allegations of sexual misconduct. Emily Peck follows the media industry for the Huffington Post she explains the latest response to the news. Plus Jack Ma, founder of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba says he's leaving the firm next year, we talk about Mr Ma's legacy. Also on the programme, how would you like to work a four day week instead of five? The Trades Union Congress in the UK says governments and companies should take action to help people work less but get paid the same. Kate Bell at the TUC tells us more. Plus our workplace commentator Alison Green explores the thorny etiquette around hugging people at work. Alexis Goldstein a financial reform advocate, in Washington DC and Andrew Peaple, the Editor of the Asia Heard on the Street column in The Wall Street Journal from Hong Kong join Rob Young in the discussions.
(Picture: Les Moonves Credit EPA / Justin Lane)
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