raising concerns policy - scope
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OVERVIEW & SCRUTINY COMMITTEE 20 th January 2009 Raising Concerns Damian Gallagher – Deputy HR Director. Raising Concerns Policy - Scope. Unlawful Conduct Misconduct (disciplinary) Professional Misconduct Practices that may endanger people Practices that may endanger the environment - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
OVERVIEW & SCRUTINY COMMITTEE
20th January 2009
Raising Concerns
Damian Gallagher – Deputy HR Director
Raising Concerns Policy - Scope
• Unlawful Conduct• Misconduct (disciplinary)• Professional Misconduct• Practices that may endanger people• Practices that may endanger the
environment• Financial malpractice (CFMS)
Guarantees
• Protection against any retribution for raising a genuine concern
• No disclosure of identity without consent (but may be forced in a court of law)
• Protection for any individual subject to malicious complaints
Further Measures
• Whistle-blowing on Induction Programme• Raising Concerns part of professional training
programmes• Capability Procedure & training• Prevention of Bullying & Harassment Procedure &
training• Management Style Questionnaires• Exit Questionnaires• Rumour Board• Annual Staff Survey• The Blackpool Way OD Programme