Annie Minoff

But as Schwab and his organization worked to shine a light on the world's problems, Shalini started hearing about problems within the forum itself.

One former employee, a Black woman, described an incident in which a boss, brandishing matches, asked if he could set her wig on fire.

One former employee, a Black woman, described an incident in which a boss, brandishing matches, asked if he could set her wig on fire.

One former employee, a Black woman, described an incident in which a boss, brandishing matches, asked if he could set her wig on fire.

The Forum told the Journal last year that they weren't aware of the allegations. The employee eventually chose to leave the organization. And then there was a story an employee told about a strange encounter in 2010 during a flu vaccination drive.

The Forum told the Journal last year that they weren't aware of the allegations. The employee eventually chose to leave the organization. And then there was a story an employee told about a strange encounter in 2010 during a flu vaccination drive.

The Forum told the Journal last year that they weren't aware of the allegations. The employee eventually chose to leave the organization. And then there was a story an employee told about a strange encounter in 2010 during a flu vaccination drive.

According to a complaint sent to Schwab and forum leaders, the woman only realized she'd been duped when the real doctor walked in. According to the complaint, the manager later brushed it off as a joke.

According to a complaint sent to Schwab and forum leaders, the woman only realized she'd been duped when the real doctor walked in. According to the complaint, the manager later brushed it off as a joke.

According to a complaint sent to Schwab and forum leaders, the woman only realized she'd been duped when the real doctor walked in. According to the complaint, the manager later brushed it off as a joke.

The Forum told the journal last year that the incident was a misunderstanding. Documents show that the executive was reprimanded and had his bonus reduced. Some current and former employees told Shalini about alleged incidents involving Schwab himself. One woman described a meeting in which Schwab propped his leg up on her desk with his crotch in front of her face.

The Forum told the journal last year that the incident was a misunderstanding. Documents show that the executive was reprimanded and had his bonus reduced. Some current and former employees told Shalini about alleged incidents involving Schwab himself. One woman described a meeting in which Schwab propped his leg up on her desk with his crotch in front of her face.

The Forum told the journal last year that the incident was a misunderstanding. Documents show that the executive was reprimanded and had his bonus reduced. Some current and former employees told Shalini about alleged incidents involving Schwab himself. One woman described a meeting in which Schwab propped his leg up on her desk with his crotch in front of her face.

According to her account, Schwab told her he'd like to see her wearing what he called a Hawaiian costume. The woman said Schwab had told her more than once, quote, Two other employees also confirmed they saw Schwab strike the crotch pose in front of the staffer and other women. For their investigation, Shalini and her colleagues interviewed more than 80 current and former employees.

According to her account, Schwab told her he'd like to see her wearing what he called a Hawaiian costume. The woman said Schwab had told her more than once, quote, Two other employees also confirmed they saw Schwab strike the crotch pose in front of the staffer and other women. For their investigation, Shalini and her colleagues interviewed more than 80 current and former employees.

According to her account, Schwab told her he'd like to see her wearing what he called a Hawaiian costume. The woman said Schwab had told her more than once, quote, Two other employees also confirmed they saw Schwab strike the crotch pose in front of the staffer and other women. For their investigation, Shalini and her colleagues interviewed more than 80 current and former employees.

They also reviewed documents such as HR complaints, internal emails, and text messages. So you publish your article outlining what these ex and current employees have told you they experienced. What happened next?

They also reviewed documents such as HR complaints, internal emails, and text messages. So you publish your article outlining what these ex and current employees have told you they experienced. What happened next?

They also reviewed documents such as HR complaints, internal emails, and text messages. So you publish your article outlining what these ex and current employees have told you they experienced. What happened next?

At the time, the Forum disputed the journal's reporting. A spokesperson told the journal that the article mischaracterized the organization, as well as Schwab. It called the claims vague and false and said Schwab never made sexual advances. Last year, the Forum's board created a special committee and hired a law firm to investigate its workplace culture.