HP Chief Resigns During Sexual Harassment Investigation

HP Chief Resigns During Sexual Harassment Investigation

Hewlett Packard (HPQ) recently announced the resignation of Mark Hurd, Chairman, President, and CEO of HP Corporation. Hurd's resignation comes following the sexual harassment claims leveled at the former HP executive and the HP company by a former contractor.

Upon investigation, HP determined the sexual harassment policy of its Corporation had not been violated, though it appeared there were violations against  the HP "Standards of Business Conduct".