A review into workplace culture within the BBC, led by management consultant Grahame Russell, following the Huw Edwards scandal was published in full at midday. It found the BBC does not have a “toxic” workplace culture and that “the majority of people who work for the BBC are proud to do so and describe loving their job”. Though it has said that the BBC must take “quicker action” when staff step out of line…
After hearing from around 2,500 employees and freelancers, the review found that “a small number of individuals are said to behave unacceptably, and their behaviour has not always been addressed.” It gives some handy recommendations:
BBC Director-General Tim Davie said: “This report represents an important moment for the BBC and the wider industry. It provides clear, practical recommendations that we are committed to implementing at pace. I’m grateful to everyone who took part and contributed.” The BBC has now said they will take ‘immediate’ action including:
The BBC also said it will “expand HR support with additional resources and capacity” in the coming months. The £582,000 splashed on just three HR directors not going far enough then…
Read the review in full below:
Speaking at his speech on how to achieve “progressive capitalism” Wes Streeting fired a dig and Andy Burnham:
“Bond markets are not bond villains and fiscal rules matter.”