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Bullying amongst managers rockets as organisations in the North West
fail to take action
BULLYING is rife
across organisations in the North West according to research
published today by the Chartered Management Institute. The survey,
which questioned executives in public and private sector
organisations, revealed that many senior managers are victims of
bullying and identifies psychological intimidation as the biggest
problem. The research also shows an alarming lack of awareness about
dealing with workplace bullies.
Bullying at work: the experience of managers published in
association with UNISON and Acas, reveals that 27% of all managers
in the North West have been bullied in the past 3 years. Middle
managers are the most bullied amongst the UK management population,
with 49% having suffered. This suggests that 'management squeeze' is
a serious issue, with pressures from above and below the reporting
line creating problems for those in between. However, victims appear
at all levels of the organisation. 29% of directors and 42% of
junior managers reported incidences of being bullied.
Managers in the North West are observing incidents of bullying
between peers, by external customers or clients and 17% have
reported bullying of managers by junior staff, dispelling the myth
that it only occurs in formal hierarchical relationships. Women
appear to be more frequent victims of bullying than men with 54%
compared to 35% having suffered from bullying in the past 3 years.
Levels of bullying
appear to be higher in public sector organisations than in any areas
of the private sector, according to the survey. On a 5 point scale
(with 5 meaning a high level of bullying prevalent) individuals
working in the public sector gave their organisations an average
score of 2.55, while those working for public limited companies gave
an average score of 2.31. Private limited companies have the lowest
levels of bullying with a rating of just 1.98. The research found
that the most common forms of bullying in the North West are misuse
of power and verbal insults (both at 76%), over bearing supervision
(54%) and exclusion (49%). Physical intimidation or violence are the
least common forms, with 17% having been bullied in this way. A lack
of management skills is cited as the major reason (68%) for bullying
in the North West’s workplaces. Other factors included personality
(61%) and authoritarian management styles (44%).
Mary Chapman, chief executive of the Chartered Management Institute
comments:- "This suggests that poor management is at the root
of the problem since senior staff lack the skills to prevent
incidents of bullying from occurring. Organisations must create an
open, empowering culture and develop the skills of those who enter
management positions to ensure that the potential for bullying is
minimised and that a positive, productive working environment
develops."
88% of respondents in the North West, when asked about their initial
reactions to a colleague in a bullying relationship, said they would
talk to one of the parties involved. 10% would raise the issue with
a senior manager while some individuals (2%) would inform the HR
team. Despite this, 33% of those who have been bullied reported that
no action was taken by their employers. This suggests that the good
intentions of managers in the North West are not reflected in
practice, 83% have spent one day or less dealing with bullying in
the past year.
Acas Chief Executive John Taylor says:- "It is essential that
employees are able to report inappropriate behaviour and be
confident that the issue will be dealt with in a professional
manner. Managers need to realise the impact bullying has on
employees, both the victims and observers and prioritise workforce
welfare."
For those with policies, training is particularly effective with 83%
of those managers whose policies include training rating their
organisations as quite or very effective at deterring bullying.
Other effective but uncommon policies, within the North West
include: a contact point for advice (58%), internal confidential
counselling (58%) and external mediation (15%). The involvement of
line management is seen as very important by the majority of those
asked in the North West (96%) while 81% felt that employee
involvement was also essential.
An executive summary of the report and guidelines for managers on
tackling bullying are available from
www.managers.org.uk/bullying.
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Cream Birthday... Saturday 8 October 2005
FOLLOWING the
awesome sell out success of Creamfields, it appears our feet are
just about ready for some full on dancing action again, and where
better for it than at Cream’s legendary birthday bash on Saturday 8
October @ Nation. The fundamental ethos of Cream which remains at
the core of its success is the music, so it comes as no surprise
that they are pulling out all the stops for this magnificent
birthday celebration!
We are excited to welcome back the indomitable force that is Erick
Morillo who having rocked Nation to its foundation at last years
birthday can’t wait to come back and do it all again! The Main Room
will come alive with the sounds of Morillo’s trademark chunky, funky
house music and for all those who witnessed his flawless, electric
set at Creamfields this year, you know what we’re talking about! He
will be joined by Cream Ibiza Resident Gareth Wyn who will be
performing an exclusive house set and has made a big impression over
the Summer in Ibiza supporting the likes of Paul Van Dyk and Tiesto.
Also returning for the big event is the lovely Phat Phil Cooper, if
anyone can get your booty shaking its this guy, and a Cream birthday
just wouldn’t be the same without Lee Ellis & Anthony Probyn.
At the helm in the Courtyard are Radio 1’s Judge Jules and Fergie,
always guaranteed to maintain the electric atmosphere that this room
is famous for! They will be ably assisted by Paul Kershaw, Riley &
Durrant who had the outdoor stage at Creamfields rocking till the
sun went down!
Over in the Annexe Cream goes up against the Hacienda as godfathers
of house Graeme Park & Mike Pickering go head to head for a deck
battle where your feet do the voting! They will be joined by James
Barton & Andy Mc, Cream regulars K-Klass and of course the
indestructable Andy Carroll! Who will be the undisputed champion of
the decks? You’re the fans…you decide!
This will be a birthday bash to add the icing on the cake to what
has been a magnificent year for Cream. The sun shone at Creamfields
UK for what has been described as "the best event to date"
and Creamfields Russia, Brazil, Chile, Argentina and Mexico all
look set to follow in its footsteps and lets not forget Cream’s 10th
anniversary year in Ibiza which has been a roaring success!
Cream Birthday In Association With Radio City
Saturday 8th October 2005
Main Room
Erick Morillo
Phat Phil Cooper
Gareth Wyn (House Set)
Lee Ellis & Anthony Probyn
Courtyard
Judge Jules
Fergie
Riley & Durrant
Paul Kershaw
Gareth Wyn
Annexe: Hacienda vs Cream
Park & Pickering (Graeme Park & Mike Pickering)
James Barton & Andy Mac
K-Klass (Paul & Russ)
Andy Carroll
To be broadcast live on Radio City. As always the birthday is
expected to sell out. To avoid disappointment please purchase
advance tickets which are on sale now!
Event Details:- Nation, Wolstenholme Square, (Off Slater
Street), Liverpool, 10pm-6am, Price: £20+BF (NUS) / £25+BF / Tel:-
0151 707 1309
Cream Tickets:- 0870 2427 326 / Radio City Box Office:-
0151 256 5555 / Ticketmaster (24hr): 0870 902 0001.
DAY
TRIP FOR GARSTON CHURCH GOERS
OVER 50 senior
citizens are looking forward to spending a day out in Southport,
thanks to Co-operative Funeralcare. The funeral director, based in
St Mary’s Road, Garston, is organizing a trip to the seaside resort
next Tuesday, 20 September, for pensioner members of the
congregation at 6 local churches.
A coach and lunch will be provided, courtesy of Co-Operative
Funeralcare, for the parishioners of Garston Parish Church, Speke
All Saints Parish Church, ST Francis RC Church, Holy Trinity RC
Church and Island Road and Banks Road Methodist Churches. The
parishioners will be accompanied by funeral arrangers Margaret Putt
and Therese Mercer.
Rob Murphy, manager of Co-operative Funeralcare in Garston, said:-
“As a local funeral director, we are always seeking ways of
supporting the community. This is the 4th year running we have
organized a day trip, each to a different place and they have all
been really appreciated.”
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