20/05/2014

VSNI Boss Loses Job Over Staff Complaints Of Mistreatment

A series of complaints from current and former staff of Victim Support Northern Ireland over how they were treated has lead to the head of the organisation, Susan Reid, losing her job.

It is understood that an investigation was launched following complaints about the chief executive's management style, with staff complaining that they had been unfairly treated.

Ms Reid, who has lead the organisation for 10 years, has denied any wrongdoing and is understood to be fighting against the dismissal.

(MH/CD)

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