Two former University of South Wales (USW) staff members allege that management ignored staff wellbeing concerns and forced whistleblowers out of their jobs, the BBC reported on Wednesday (29 April).
Two ex-staff members dismissed by the university claim to be bringing employment tribunal claims against the institution, alleging that it created a toxic culture.
The USW told the BBC that it did not agree with the claims, and “condemns all forms of bullying, harassment and discrimination”.
Senior forensic science lecturer Zella Parry worked at USW for more than 10 years before being sacked in 2024. Parry claims that she was victimised and dismissed unfairly for raising concerns about bullying and staff welfare.
Rehana Karim, a former lecturer in organic chemistry, was dismissed by USW in April, and claims that she was victimised and discriminated against by the university after making a series of grievances and whistleblowing disclosures.
She told the BBC: “I was harassed basically, that’s how I would interpret it... I was penalised.”
It's alarming to hear a wellbeing representative say they were retaliated against for raising wellbeing issues, Wim Vandekerckhove, professor of Business Ethics at EDHEC Business School, told HR magazine.
Vandekerckhove stated: “It is part of what is expected from a role like this, to raise concerns on behalf of others and follow up on these. Roles like these should have very strong protections.
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