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Researchers to study extent of bullying amongst Nurses and Midwives in Ireland
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) have teamed up with NUI Galway and National College of Ireland to study the effects of bullying amongst their members.
Professor Maura Sheehan of NUI Galway conducting the survey, said that there are very disturbing levels of bullying amongst nurses and midwives. "As researchers, it became clear that we need to conduct a survey of nurses and midwives to establish the extent of this problem and, most importantly, to formulate recommendations on how bullying at work can be reduced and the types of support that victims and witnesses need." The survey has come as a result of an upsurge in investigations, currently 25-30 cases at a time.
Phil Ní Sheaghdha, INMO Director of Industrial Relations said that “it is unfortunate that INMO members are still reporting high levels of allegations of bullying in the workplace” he continued “We are good at investigating allegations of bullying within the HSE, but we are not so good at preventing it and that is what we hope to focus on with the survey”.
Whistleblowing Bill Passes Report Stage
The Protected Disclosures Bill 2013 (more commonly known as the Whistleblowing Act) passed the Report Stage before the Dáil on the 15thJune. The Bill is due to be sent back to the Seanad very shortly in order to inform them of the amendments. Minister Howlin has advised that he hopes that the Bill will be passed before the summer recess and to be commenced as soon as possible after that.
Top Irish Companies contributed over €24 million to charities and community groups in 2013
The Business Impact Celebration launched on 22nd May as business leaders and NGOs met to celebrate and discuss collaboration on key social issues such as youth employment, education and health.
49 of Ireland’s largest companies contributed over €24 million euro to support community groups and Organisations in addressing key social issues and causes in 2013 (equates to €66,000 a day)
Researchers to study extent of bullying amongst Nurses and Midwives in Ireland
The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) have teamed up with NUI Galway and National College of Ireland to study the effects of bullying amongst their members.
Professor Maura Sheehan of NUI Galway conducting the survey, said that there are very disturbing levels of bullying amongst nurses and midwives. "As researchers, it became clear that we need to conduct a survey of nurses and midwives to establish the extent of this problem and, most importantly, to formulate recommendations on how bullying at work can be reduced and the types of support that victims and witnesses need." The survey has come as a result of an upsurge in investigations, currently 25-30 cases at a time.
Phil Ní Sheaghdha, INMO Director of Industrial Relations said that “it is unfortunate that INMO members are still reporting high levels of allegations of bullying in the workplace” he continued “We are good at investigating allegations of bullying within the HSE, but we are not so good at preventing it and that is what we hope to focus on with the survey”.
Whistleblowing Bill Passes Report Stage
The Protected Disclosures Bill 2013 (more commonly known as the Whistleblowing Act) passed the Report Stage before the Dáil on the 15thJune. The Bill is due to be sent back to the Seanad very shortly in order to inform them of the amendments. Minister Howlin has advised that he hopes that the Bill will be passed before the summer recess and to be commenced as soon as possible after that.
Top Irish Companies contributed over €24 million to charities and community groups in 2013
The Business Impact Celebration launched on 22nd May as business leaders and NGOs met to celebrate and discuss collaboration on key social issues such as youth employment, education and health.
49 of Ireland’s largest companies contributed over €24 million euro to support community groups and Organisations in addressing key social issues and causes in 2013 (equates to €66,000 a day)
- Over 5,100 community partnerships have been established
- Employees volunteered over 162,000 hours to local groups and projects during 2013
- In-kind donations exceeded €11 million in 2013
- Trends in corporate giving in Ireland reveal strategic and sustainable partnerships that are addressing timely and challenging social inclusion issues
- Companies involvement in community is further increasing employee engagement and satisfaction.
