ITV job losses – reaction from CMI

News this morning on ITV job losses was followed by reaction from Gerry Morrissey, general secretary of broadcasting union Bectu. He claimed mismanagement is to blame for these job losses and reacting to these comments Ruth Spellman, chief executive of the Chartered Management Institute says,

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“It is all too easy to blame management when times are tough – they are after all the face of an organisation and can make easy targets. However they are the ones with responsibility of steadying the ship in uncomfortable times. Sometimes this means making unpopular decisions, and although easy to criticise, there is likely to be a clear rationale behind any decision taken. In the current climate, for example, the thinking may be that some job cuts now may save others later on.

“Managers and leaders also have to consider the alternatives before going down the route of redundancy. Clearly, if there is no alternative, they must communicate with the people affected. It is no easy task, but employers must make sure that those entrusted with management have the skills and ability to perform.”