Employee Development

Communication

Integrity

Employee Empowerment

Knowledge

Authenticity

Comment

Emma Bradbury initially offered free staff housing but later purchased a property in town and tried to rent her house to the council, raises ethical concerns. Emma Bradbury took over the HR department to hire friends without interviews, raises serious concerns about fair hiring practices and competency within the organization. Such actions can be perceived as nepotism and may undermine the principles of equal opportunity and merit-based recruitment. Emma Bradbury's intentional act of strategically providing candies to Aboriginal elders (councilors) during a council meeting with the purpose of taking advantage of potential health concerns and manipulating the decision-making process is highly inappropriate. Emma Bradbury appears to exploit the vulnerabilities of the indigenous council members and terminates a long-serving indigenous employee without proper notice or empathy, are deeply concerning. Such behavior raises serious ethical and legal issues, including potential discrimination, unfair employment practices, and a lack of respect for the well-being of the individuals involved. In the course of several months marked by alleged instances of abuse and harassment, Emma Bradbury is said to have exerted significant pressure on one of her directors. The director, faced with intense stress attributed to the working conditions under Emma's leadership, was reportedly given the ultimatum to either step down, resign, or face potential severe consequences, including the possibility of adverse health effects. While the claim about the director's potential death is unverified, the stressful conditions described suggest a highly concerning and potentially harmful work environment. Such situations merit careful scrutiny and investigation to ensure the well-being of employees and ethical conduct within the organization. Under Emma Bradbury's leadership, a staggering two-thirds of the council employees resigned, indicating a significant and concerning level of dissatisfaction within the organization. Subsequently, without providing any notice, Emma Bradbury resigned and relocated to another state, specifically from Tennant Creek, Northern Territory, Australia, to Far North Queensland. This sudden move and the lack of communication with the public further raise questions about transparency, accountability, and responsibility. Such actions may have lasting consequences for the community and organization left behind, warranting careful consideration and potential investigation into the circumstances surrounding her departure.