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Bullying at the BBC.
Topic Started: May 2 2013, 05:14 PM (492 Views)
becky sharp
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Sir Tony Hall has got his work cut out in his new job....

An "uncomfortable" report on behaviour at the BBC has found incidents of sexual harassment are rare, but says bullying is much more prominent.


The report, which focused on 2005-2012, suggested there was "a strong undercurrent of fear" at the BBC when addressing issues of bullying.

"Parts of this report... make uncomfortable reading," wrote Lord Hall, in his response to the review.

"We need to be honest about our shortcomings and single-minded in addressing them."

BBC HR head Lucy Adams: "High standards of behaviour apply to all staff"

More than 900 people came forward to share their experiences of the BBC.

Of the 500 interviewed, more than two thirds said they had witnessed or encountered bullying in the corporation.

"Throughout our conversations we heard a strong undercurrent of fear; fear of speaking out, fear of reprisal, fear of losing your job, being made redundant, fear of becoming a victim, fear of getting a reputation as a troublemaker and not getting promoted if an employee, or further work if a freelancer, supplier or contractor," the report found.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-22378554.

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