The BBC has published the results of a major workplace culture review today - which concludes that while the corporation "does not have a toxic culture", its leadership needs to improve how it handles misconduct cases.
An independent report was commissioned by the BBC board in October following several damaging scandals, most notably when former presenter Huw Edwards pleaded guilty to making child abuse images.
The review by consultancy firm Change Associates has now recommended improvements in how the BBC tackles inappropriate behaviour.
Over 2,000 staff provided feedback during the investigation.
Staff were shown the findings at Broadcasting House this morning in a meeting led by BBC chairman Samir Shah and director-general Tim Davie (pictured)
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It recommends the BBC should intervene more quickly in misconduct cases, take swifter action when problems arise, and set clearer rules for workers.
The BBC's board is expected to accept all the recommendations in full.
Staff were shown the findings at Broadcasting House this morning in a meeting led by BBC chairman Samir Shah and director-general Tim Davie.
Davie outlined a comprehensive reform package addressing the key recommendations - described as the "biggest set of cultural changes the BBC has ever delivered".
This includes resetting expectations around behaviour and conduct, a new "case management system", better training, and new mechanisms for staff to raise concerns.
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The report recommends the BBC should intervene more quickly in misconduct cases, take swifter action when problems arise, and set clearer rules for workers
GettyThe report found there was "a minority of people who behave unacceptably and whose behaviour is not addressed".
"These people work in both on and off-air roles, dotted across the organisation in different functions and departments. They are often in positions where power could be abused," the report said.
"Even though they are small in number, their behaviour creates large ripples which negatively impact the BBC's culture and external reputation."
According to the report, the BBC has shown "inconsistent execution when it comes to dealing with poor performance and bad behaviour" over the years.
The BBC has already spent over £1.3million investigating the Edwards scandal, with costs expected to rise following the completion of the workplace culture review - announced in August last year when the corporation was reeling from the veteran broadcaster's guilty plea.
Since then, the corporation has faced several controversies related to inappropriate behaviour.
The workplace culture review was announced in August last year when the corporation was reeling from Huw Edwards's guilty plea
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In November, Masterchef presenter Gregg Wallace left the programme after accusations of making sexist comments and harassment.
Then in February, the BBC board apologised for "missed opportunities" in addressing bullying by former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood.
Earlier this month, reports emerged that BBC Breakfast presenters Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt were allegedly at odds with the programme's editor in a "bullying" row.
BBC bosses have been candid about the need for change in handling high-profile misconduct.
Shah previously said that those who "have had the courage to complain are left dangling" and warned of a perception that "powerful people 'get away with it'".
He has also called for real change rather than "yet another little proposal", appearing to criticise the impact of the 2013 Respect at Work review conducted after the Jimmy Savile scandal.
