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CQC says more work required to turn round NHS Trust’s “toxic environment”

A Care Quality Commission (CQC)  report has found that concerns remain over University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB) NHS Foundation Trust, after the Trust had previously been revealed as having a “toxic environment”. The report says  that …

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BBC overhauls its complaints processes following review

The BBC has committed to develop an overarching framework for its complaints procedures, review how its complaints teams are resourced, and ensure employees have clarity over how to raise a concern, following an external review …

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Tribunal rules for wrongful dismissal following flawed investigation

A mental health practitioner, Mr Gormley, dismissed for gross misconduct in March 2023 after City of York council received a formal complaint about comments he was alleged to have made to colleagues, has won his …

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South Wales Fire and Rescue put under spotlight by comprehensive culture review

An Independent Culture Review of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service commissioned in 2022 as a result of media reports of abusive behaviour has reported.    The review looked at the overall culture in …

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Parliamentary Committee finds women in the music industry face multiple barriers

A report from the Parliamentary women and equalities committee has found that women working in the music industry face limitations in opportunity, a lack of support, gender discrimination and sexual harassment and assault as well …

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Research perspectives

Managers the cause of microaggressions and discrimination, many employees say

Research for the charity Mental Health First Aid England has found that nearly one in three employees have experienced some form of microaggression or discrimination from their manager in the past six months. The research …

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