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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
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OVERVIEW & SCRUTINY COMMITTEE20th January 2009Raising ConcernsDamian 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