The mediation process for Jannie Haek, CEO of the National Lottery, has failed to achieve a resolution, according to both the company and the unions. Following the unsuccessful mediation, the responsibility now lies with the board of directors to make a decision. The mediation process began in late March at the request of the union delegation at the National Lottery, focusing on issues surrounding difficult social consultations within the government company and concerns about Haek’s behavior.
During the mediation, Haek apologized multiple times for his communication style that may have been perceived as intimidating, inappropriate, and hurtful due to the use of inappropriate language or tone. He also committed to working on improving his behavior. However, despite these efforts, trust had been completely eroded after a contentious incident involving Haek during a meeting. Union representatives felt disrespected and attacked by Haek, leading to a lack of confidence between them.
The unions have chosen not to demand Haek’s dismissal but have left the decision in the hands of the board of directors. They expressed disappointment that the situation had escalated to this point despite their efforts towards a positive resolution. Jannie Haek has served as CEO of National Lottery since 2013 with an annual fee of €290,000 and his mandate was extended in 2021. However, ongoing issues surrounding his behavior have led to a breakdown in trust and communication with unions.
This news has sparked controversy among stakeholders regarding Jannie Haek’s leadership abilities and whether he is capable of leading effectively without causing further tensions within his team. Many are calling for him to step down from his position as CEO before things get even worse.
Despite this setback for Jannie Haek’s leadership at National Lottery, it’s important to note that he still enjoys support from many who feel that he has done a good job overall in leading such a large organization through challenging times.
Overall it is clear that there is an urgent need for change at National Lottery if they want to prevent similar incidents from happening again in future.
