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The BBC has launched a review into its workplace culture with the aim of preventing the abuse of power and ensuring alignment with company values. Following revelations about Huw Edwards, the corporation’s former senior news presenter, who was found guilty of offences involving child abuse images, the BBC announced the review, which is expected to be completed next year. Edwards was handed a six-month prison sentence, suspended for two years, after admitting to three charges of making indecent images of children. Allegations had also been made by some BBC staff that Edwards had sent them flirtatious and “pushy” messages.
A previous review of workplace culture, conducted in the wake of the Jimmy Savile scandal, had spoken of a “strong undercurrent of fear” at the organisation regarding the addressing of issues related to bullying. It had emerged that some bad behaviour went unchallenged by senior managers, with individuals seen as “untouchable” because of their perceived importance to the BBC. The new review will assess the progress made since the earlier report, as well as recommending practical measures to prevent the abuse of power and strengthening the organisational culture so that complaints are dealt with quickly.
In August, the BBC board expressed its concern about the potential for inappropriate workplace behaviour, particularly in creative and editorial settings. The board said that the recent events surrounding Edwards shone a light on the issue of power imbalances. Commenting on the review, Samir Shah, the BBC Chair, emphasised that he was committed to addressing inappropriate or abusive behaviour. The review will be carried out by executive chairman of management consultants Change Associates, Grahame Russell.
The review comes as cases of abuse of power and inappropriate behaviour have increasingly come under scrutiny across a variety of industries. Such cases have often focused on senior managers and those with a public profile due to their perceived influence and star status. Companies have been urged to address any power imbalances in the workplace, with calls for guidelines and best practices, as well as effective reporting systems. The sensitivities of such issues have required corporations to follow due process when investigating allegations of abusive behaviour, although, as in the case of the BBC, there may be concerns over the time taken for reviews to be conducted
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