Article - NHS Lothian review finds ‘toxic’ work environment
Started by Amanda Opie
350 points
Amanda Opie
NHS Lothian’s recent report highlights serious failings in how staff concerns and wellbeing issues were handled — with devastating consequences.
This is a wake-up call for all leaders. Listening to your people, acting on concerns, and creating a culture of psychological safety isn’t a ‘nice to have’. It’s a leadership responsibility.
What needs to change?
• Open, transparent communication
• Safe, stigma-free reporting channels
• Regular wellbeing conversations — not just when crisis hits
• Leadership accountability at every level
Let’s learn. Let’s do better.
Read the full article here from Personnel Today: https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/nhs-lothian-review/
350 points
Amanda Opie
NHS Lothian’s recent report highlights serious failings in how staff concerns and wellbeing issues were handled — with devastating consequences.
This is a wake-up call for all leaders. Listening to your people, acting on concerns, and creating a culture of psychological safety isn’t a ‘nice to have’. It’s a leadership responsibility.
What needs to change?
• Open, transparent communication
• Safe, stigma-free reporting channels
• Regular wellbeing conversations — not just when crisis hits
• Leadership accountability at every level
Let’s learn. Let’s do better.
Read the full article here from Personnel Today: https://www.personneltoday.com/hr/nhs-lothian-review/