'Powerful individuals' at BBC making lives of colleagues 'unbearable', says chairman
- A review led by Grahame Russell found that the BBC does not have a toxic workplace culture, with most staff proud of their jobs, despite a small number behaving unacceptably.
- The BBC will implement immediate actions, including a strengthened Code of Conduct and updated Disciplinary Policy to address unacceptable behavior.
- Director-General Tim Davie stated that the report provides clear recommendations that the BBC is committed to implementing quickly.
- The new 'Call It Out' campaign will promote positive behavior and empower informal resolution, alongside expanding HR support in the coming months.
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Huw Edwards' victim's family break silence on BBC report ruling on 'untouchable' staff members
Huw Edwards' victim's family break silence on BBC report ruling on 'untouchable' staff members - The stepfather of the teenager who was groomed and sent money by Huw Edwards for sexual images has branded the BBC's workplace review "a load of rubbish"
BBC star dubbed 'untouchable' slammed for 'exceptionally inappropriate language' - The Mirror
A report into badly-behaving stars at the BBC has shed light on an extraordinary incident involving one of their A-list stars, and how senior managers failed to act accordingly
BBC managers should face consequences for bad behaviour, just like the stars
There must be “one rule for all”, from stars to middle managers, BBC staff have said as bosses announced a new disciplinary code following a workplace review. The report, commissioned by the BBC’s board and prompted by the Huw Edwards scandal, found that a small number of the corporation’s stars and managers “behave unacceptably” at work, with bosses failing to tackle them. Although the review, which heard from 2,500 BBC staffers and freelancers…
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