10 ViacomCBS is undergoing a company-wide review of its workplace culture in Australia.
Ten, which was bought by ViacomCBS in 2017, is conducting a local review focused on building a more diverse and inclusive environment.
“10 ViacomCBS is always looking for ways to improve the environment and culture of its workplace,” a ViacomCBS spokesperson says.
“Staff are engaged on an ongoing basis in these discussions across all departments as we continue our commitment to ensuring our workplace is collaborative and inclusive.”
In the US, the television industry has been hit with a series of accusations including alleged bullying on the Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Separately, production house Fremantle Media is also conducting an independent review into the set of Ten’s long-running show Neighbours after allegations of racism.
Earlier this month, the show’s first recurring female First Nation actor Shareena Clanton said she experiences on-set racism, which resulted in “makeshift segregated green room spaces” being built by Fremantle staff.
“Fremantle is committed to providing an environment where employees and others in the workplace are treated fairly and with respect, and are free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, victimisation and bullying,” the company says.
“We do not tolerate behaviour that does not align to our Anti-Discrimination, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Harassment & Bullying Policy and take all complaints very seriously, investigating all allegations fairly and thoroughly.
“We have asked Campfire X, creative leaders in Indigenous Cultural Protocols, to conduct an independent review of Neighbours and the production process.”
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