Nearly one in four people employed by Murrumbidgee Local Health District have been subject to bullying at work in the last year but 64 per cent of staff feel they are supported in their work, according to a new survey.
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The independent survey has delivered a mixed-bag for the local health sector.
The 2017 People Matter Survey was published by the NSW Public Service Commission and features responses from 60 per cent of MLHD employees.
46% of those surveyed also say they have witnessed bullying at work in the last 12 months.
The survey shows good results as well. Nine in 10 respondents feel like their team work to achieve the highest levels of patient satisfaction.
Nine out of 10 staff also have a clear understanding of what is expected of them to perform well in their role.
The survey also showed some issues with senior management, with 60% feeling they don’t keep employees informed and 63% of respondents feel they aren’t being listened to.
Murrumbidgee Local Health District Chief Executive Jill Ludford welcomed the results.
“Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD) welcomes the findings of the 2017 People Matter survey so we can focus on areas where we can improve employee satisfaction in the future,” she said.
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With only 34% those surveyed believing action will be taken from the results, Ms Ludford has confirmed that MLHD has taken action in conjunction with existing policies.
These include the forming of staff advisory groups, the appointment of an Aboriginal Culture Development Officer and the implementation of a new anti-bullying and harassment portal.
