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ON THE RISE IN THE CHARITY SECTOR AS WORKLOADS GROW |
26/01/04 |
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Widespread
bullying and increased workloads are becoming commonplace in the voluntary
sector workplace, according to latest research.
The 7th annual Management Agenda study, by Roffey Park research specialists,
finds conflict is increased at work, with 57% of managers having experienced
harassment in the office - and senior managers being the main perpetrators
in over half of the cases.
Bullying, according to more than half of managers, is also widespread throughout
their organisations, and office politics is also increasing.
The survey shows that "fat cat" pay controversies and corporate
scandals appear to have fuelled a new level of cynicism and mistrust among
employees, exacerbated by the "secrecy of directors" and the lack
of employee consultation.
More than one-fifth of managers admit they have lost trust in their corporate
leaders, and the number of managers who have great faith in their superiors
is only 24%.
However, despite these problems, staff in the sector are the least likely
to suffer from work-related stress, with only 36% of respondents claiming
they feel under pressure.
Almost seven out of ten managers feel secure in their jobs and a growing
number (42%) admit to feeling optimistic about the future, with more men
(45%) than women (39%) voicing this confidence.
Overall, 90% of voluntary groups experienced change in 2003, 80% restructured,
and 39% introduced new team processes.
The survey also reveals that more than half of managers claim they are having
to work longer hours following organisational changes, and 83% are consistently
working longer than their contracted week.
The report is developed from a survey of 735 managers, and covers trends
relating to organisational change, organisational life, organisational culture,
the "employee deal" and working across boundaries.
"Workloads are continuing to rise yet somehow managers claim to be upbeat
and able to cope," said the research authors Claire McCartney and Linda
Holbeche.
"There now appears to be a collective sense of purpose and commitment within
organisations. On the whole, things look promising for the year ahead."
www.roffeypark.com
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