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Bullying and discrimination in Edmonton's fire department
Manage episode 363819725 series 2710252
Fire departments, like similar organizations, have had to undergo changes to adapt to modern times. But what happens when change is slow to come, or meets organizational resistance?
In a recent report, Edmonton’s fire department was shown to still grapple with bullying, harassment and discrimination among the ranks.
Edmonton Journal city hall reporter Lauren Boothby joins the show to discuss the findings of the report, how current and former firefighters feel the city is doing at addressing the concerns, and why change can be a challenge.
Background reading: Edmonton fire struggles with discrimination, bullying and diversity; trust in leadership broken
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559 episodes
Manage episode 363819725 series 2710252
Fire departments, like similar organizations, have had to undergo changes to adapt to modern times. But what happens when change is slow to come, or meets organizational resistance?
In a recent report, Edmonton’s fire department was shown to still grapple with bullying, harassment and discrimination among the ranks.
Edmonton Journal city hall reporter Lauren Boothby joins the show to discuss the findings of the report, how current and former firefighters feel the city is doing at addressing the concerns, and why change can be a challenge.
Background reading: Edmonton fire struggles with discrimination, bullying and diversity; trust in leadership broken
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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