London Fire Brigade to take “immediate action” following damning independent review into “institutionally misogynist and racist” culture
November 28, 2022
Following a damning independent review into the culture of the London Fire Brigade (LFB), firefighters face suspension or dismissal if they are found to have bullied or been racist, misogynistic or homophobic, its Commissioner, Andy Roe has stated. Read More
Bullying culture ‘normalised’ at ambulance service
July 12, 2022
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) carried out an inspection at South-East Coast Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust (Secamb) in February 2022 following a high number of anonymous concerns raised regarding the organisation’s culture and leadership. Bullying and harassment at Secamb has become "normalised", a watchdog says, with complaints also including inappropriate sexualised behaviour. Read More
The key drivers of bullying and incivility at work
March 30, 2022
The CIPD has released an evidence review summarising research on the key drivers of bullying and incivility in the workplace. Read More
‘Toxic culture’ in English fire services, according to new report
January 16, 2020
Fire services in England suffer from a "toxic" culture, with some firefighters not treating colleagues with "enough humanity". Read More
HMRC behaviour: Report highlights abusive and abrasive behaviour at HMRC
February 5, 2019
Civil servants working inside HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) face a “significant amount” of poor behaviour, which would not be acceptable in other working environments, according to an independent report. Read More
Workplace bullying: New campaign to tackle bullying in the automotive industry
November 14, 2018
The charity Ben, which helps people who work in the automotive sector, has launched a new campaign to tackle bullying at work. Read More
Bullying follows LGB people from school to work, report finds
November 8, 2018
Around a third of lesbian, gay and bisexual individuals who are bullied at school will have similar experiences in the workplace later in life, according to new research. Read More
Workplace bullying common among doctors, study reveals
November 1, 2018
According to the report, 39% of UK doctors said they believed there was a problem with bullying, undermining or harassment in their main place of work. Read More
Report warns bullying in Parliament has been tolerated for ‘far too long’
October 16, 2018
Published yesterday, the independent report into bullying and harassment of House of Commons’ staff by Dame Laura Cox found that 'misconduct has been able to thrive over many years.' Read More
Westminster adopts ‘zero-tolerance approach to bullying’
July 19, 2018
MPs have approved a new complaints procedure which aims to ensure a 'zero-tolerance approach to bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct'. Read More