The BBC You are trying to end once and for all with the scandals and abuse of power that have reduced their reputation in recent years. The general director of the British public chain, Tim Daviehe announced on Monday that he will launch a New Code of Conduct which will include robust disciplinary measures, a Improvement of denunciation mechanisms and the implementation of a campaign to promote positive behaviors within the corporation. The decision comes after the publication of an independent report that aims to Some cases “They have not been addressed ” properly, although it rules out that there is a “Toxic Culture” generalized within the company.
The top people responsible for the BBC ordered the writing of this report after the case of Huw Edwards, one of the star presenters of the chain, who was forced to Leave your position last year after knowing that paid a minor in exchange for sexual photographs. Edwards had also received accusations, from his team members, to send insinuating messages and suggestive taking advantage of his Power position within the company.
Abuse of power
“There are still spaces in which powerful individuals – within and off the screen – can abuse that power to make the life of your colleagues unbearable“said the president of the corporation, Samir Shah. “In the end, it is very simple: if you are a person will There is no place for you in the BBC. If you think you are a star too big or too important to live according to the values of this organization, you are not only wrong, but that We will discover you“He stressed.
The report, based on the testimonies of close to 2,500 workers and collaborators From the company, he points out that many of the employees consider that the work environment has improved in recent years, but highlights that there are cases in which this type of behavior They have not been addressed. “These people work in front and behind the cameras and are distributed throughout the organization in different functions and departments. Although their number is reduced, their behavior creates great tides that have an impact negatively In culture and External reputation of the BBC, “the document stands out.
Damaged reputation
The corporation is trying to Wash your image After receiving strong criticism for not giving enough importance to the complaints received. Some of the workers argue that in many cases they have avoided giving alarm for fear of possible reprisals, being “untouchable” figures within the British public chain. Its managers have shown in recent months firm hand before alleged cases of abuse of power and Inappropriate behaviors They have shaken some of their most prominent names.
One of them has been the ‘Masterchef’ co -presenter Greg Wallacewho was separated from his position after being accused, by 13 people, of doing sexual comments in the workplace. Another recent figure has been the former soccer player Jermaine yenpresenter of the sports program ‘The One Show’who acknowledged having sent Inappropriate messages to a co -worker. The company’s management also apologized for not having faced the cases of “misogynist harassment” of Tim Westwoodexpressing of the musical chain BBC Radio 1.
The corporation already commissioned the elaboration of a report To review their rules of conduct In 2013shortly after one of the greatest scandals related to one of its workers: that of the historic DJ and presenter Jimmy Savile. Death in 2011, Savile turned out to be one of the greater sexual predators Of the recent history of the country, getting to abuse hundreds of people throughout their lives, most of them children. Although the BBC denied having deliberately undercover these crimes, multiple investigations revealed serious failures in its organizational culture and in editorial management.
