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'Impact, not intention' | BBC's Strictly settlement shows why HR must act early on bullying concerns

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HR leaders should not wait for employees to make formal complaints before intervening in potential cases of bullying or harassment, a solicitor has warned following the settlement of Amanda Abbington’s dispute with the BBC.

The actor reportedly received a five-figure sum from BBC Studios after raising allegations about her experience on Strictly Come Dancing, where she was partnered with professional dancer Giovanni Pernice.

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