Stephen Royle

HSE investigation concludes that the University of Birmingham doesn't have appropriate arrangements in place to manage workplace stress and was unable to demonstrate that it can manage the risks associated with excessive workload.

I'm left wondering how unique Birmingham is and how other Universities would fare in a similar investigation.

(sorry for paywalled link)

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/birmingham-reprimanded-over-its-management-work-related-stress

#AcademicCatter #UKHE

Birmingham reprimanded over its management of work-related stress

Investigation by Health and Safety Executive found institution ‘does not have appropriate arrangements in place’ to manage burnout among staff

Times Higher Education (THE)
Dec 18 at 12:03pmWeb
Show threadNicola RomanòDec 18
@steveroyle I have a suspicion that not many other universities would come out well from a similar investigation...
Show threadStephen RoyleDec 18
@nicolaromano I suppose that's the point of HSE investigations. They make an example of one workplace and hopefully there's a ripple effect across the sector.
Show threadAna ViñuelaDec 18
@steveroyle given that my university offers wellness sessions of 1 hour once in a while as a way to manage stress, I'm pretty sure Birmingham is just the idiot that got caught