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Raising Concerns Policy Overview: Safeguards and Procedures for Ethical Conduct

This document outlines the Raising Concerns Policy established on January 20, 2009, by Damian Gallagher, Deputy HR Director. The policy encompasses various aspects, including unlawful conduct, misconduct, and practices that may endanger individuals or the environment. It assures protection against retribution for reporting genuine concerns and maintains confidentiality, although exceptions exist under legal obligations. Further measures include whistle-blowing training, bullying prevention, management style assessments, and annual staff surveys to foster a transparent and safe workplace culture.

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Raising Concerns Policy Overview: Safeguards and Procedures for Ethical Conduct

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  1. OVERVIEW & SCRUTINY COMMITTEE20th January 2009Raising ConcernsDamian Gallagher – Deputy HR Director

  2. Raising Concerns Policy - Scope • Unlawful Conduct • Misconduct (disciplinary) • Professional Misconduct • Practices that may endanger people • Practices that may endanger the environment • Financial malpractice (CFMS)

  3. 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

  4. 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

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