The investigation's result is positive because it shows no support for reprisals or discriminatory treatment, according to Pernilla Henriksson, the elderly care director. The investigators concluded in their final report that, given an employee experienced harassment and/or violations with risk to health, it was a correct decision by the employer to conduct an investigation according to applicable legislation. The investigation had the same purpose as work environment legislation: to contribute to preventing and countering ill health and enabling a safe work environment at the reviewed workplace.
The elderly care administration commissioned the occupational health service in December to investigate suspected violations and reprisals at one of the administration's units, though the exact nature and details of those suspicions remain unspecified. The investigation highlights factors that may have contributed to the situation, including unmanaged conflicts, communication deficiencies, trust damage, and deficiencies in handling concurrent work environment and whistleblower reports, according to an official. It is now being used as a basis for drawing lessons and implementing improvements in the operations, the official added.
The investigation's result is of course positive because it shows no support for reprisals or discriminatory treatment. We have great understanding that those involved may have experienced what happened in different ways. Now it is important that we take on board the recommendations that emerge in the investigation and work further with measures that strengthen both the work environment and trust in the operations.
According to Henriksson, it is important to take on board the recommendations that emerge in the investigation and work further with measures that strengthen both the work environment and trust in the operations. However, what specific improvements or measures will be implemented based on the findings, and how many employees were involved or affected, have not been disclosed.