Norfolk Southern fires its CEO over relationship with another executive

Former CEO Alan Shaw was fired after an eight-month investigation into the relationship between him and a subordinate

The company said that Shaw's relationship with the subordinate violated its code of conduct

Norfolk Southern has fired its CEO, Alan Shaw, after an eight-month investigation into his relationship with a subordinate. The company said that Shaw's relationship with the subordinate violated its code of conduct. The investigation was launched after the company received a complaint about the relationship. The company hired an outside law firm to conduct the investigation. The investigation found that Shaw had engaged in a "consensual relationship" with the subordinate. The investigation also found that Shaw had used his position to benefit the subordinate. The company said that Shaw's actions were a "serious violation" of its code of conduct. The company said that it has a "zero-tolerance policy" for violations of its code of conduct. Shaw was fired effective immediately. The company has not named a replacement for Shaw. Shaw is the second CEO of a major U.S. company to be fired in recent months over a relationship with a subordinate. In May, McDonald's fired its CEO, Steve Easterbrook, after he had a relationship with a subordinate. The firing of Shaw is a reminder that companies are taking a hard line on relationships between CEOs and subordinates. Companies are concerned that these relationships can lead to favoritism and other problems. Companies are also concerned that these relationships can create a hostile work environment. Employees may feel uncomfortable working for a CEO who is in a relationship with a subordinate. The firing of Shaw is a warning to other CEOs. CEOs need to be aware of the risks of having a relationship with a subordinate. CEOs need to make sure that they do not use their position to benefit the subordinate. Here are some tips for CEOs to avoid getting into trouble with relationships with subordinates: * Be aware of the company's code of conduct. * Do not use your position to benefit the subordinate. * Do not create a hostile work environment. * If you are in a relationship with a subordinate, be discreet. * If you have any concerns about your relationship with a subordinate, talk to your HR department. By following these tips, CEOs can avoid getting into trouble with relationships with subordinates.