Whistleblowing laws around the world – Part 3
While legislation around the world differs, many countries protect those who expose wrongdoing with specific whistleblower laws. In our mini-series, we will look at some of the different whistleblower laws around the world. In this article, we’ll mention a few other countries that aren’t members of the European Union. Did you miss the first two […]
Selecting a whistleblowing system: What do you need to consider?
The EU Directive puts requirements on organisations to implement internal reporting channels that are accessible to all employees. As these channels must meet certain criteria, an easier option is to use third party technology. It is important to note that not all systems will meet the requirements of the law or suit the needs of […]
Whistleblowing laws around the world – Part 2
While legislation around the world differs, many countries protect those who expose wrongdoing with specific whistleblower laws. In our mini-series, we look at some of the different whistleblower laws around the world. In this article, we will take a closer look at whistleblowing laws in Asia. Did you miss the first part? You can find […]
Whistleblowing solution and compliance: How can you reduce the risks?
We can define compliance and corporate regulations as a set of good practices, monitoring procedures and control measures. The aim of such measures is to prevent misconduct and ensure proper reaction against crimes and violations of the law. Such violations could be associated with corruption, malpractice, and non-compliance with current laws and regulations. By adopting […]
Whistleblowing laws around the world
While legislation around the world differs, many countries protect those who expose wrongdoing with specific whistleblower laws. In our mini-series, we will have a look at some of the different whistleblowing laws around the world. Here is the first part – whistleblower laws in the world’s largest English-speaking countries. But first, what is whistleblowing? Whistleblowing […]
Whistleblowing: Things to consider before you blow the whistle
Whistleblowers are doing society a great service when choosing to blow the whistle on misconduct in the workplace. ‘Misconduct’ could range from fraud and illegal activities to serious negligence. Up to 42% of all corporate fraud is uncovered thanks to a tip from a whistleblower! Whistleblowing can also have major consequences and it is important […]
Whistleblowing and Covid-19: Impact of the pandemic
Among the many consequences of Covid-19, a significant increase in the number of whistleblower reports has been noted. According to the whistleblower organisation Protect (UK), the outbreak of Covid-19 caused a 74% increase in whistleblowing cases in June 2020, compared to the prior year. Individuals calling Protect’s helpline mentioned, among other things, problems related to […]
Whistleblowing in transport and logistics
The transport and logistics industries are no stranger to whistleblowing. In essential transportation industries such as aviation, railroads, and trucking, we depend on employees to blow the whistle on safety violations. Some of the most common forms of whistleblowing include phone calls to helplines, internet reporting, and emailing. Whistleblowers, along with the information they provide, […]
The importance of internal reporting systems
Fraud and misconduct should never go unnoticed within a company, but how are potential wrongdoings discovered? The importance of having internal reporting systems in place is evident in every organisation, regardless of size. In general, organisations that have implemented an anonymous whistleblower function experience smaller financial losses than those that have not. There are different […]
Nine ways to protect employees from workplace harassment
Harassment at work can take on many forms and can be interpreted by different people in different ways. No matter how it’s interpreted, if a person finds someone else’s behaviour offensive or it makes them feel intimidated or humiliated, then it’s harassment. Harassment in the workplace has unfortunately been happening for as long as we […]
3 whistleblowing system myths
Organisations are often skeptical about encouraging whistleblowing. Believing a whistleblowing system will impact negatively on its reputation or culture, or they’ll receive an abundance of complaints or unfounded reports from dissatisfied employees or associates. Fortunately, these fears are misguided. Below, we explore these three common myths or concerns about whistleblowing systems. Myth 1: Whistleblowing damages […]
6 benefits of whistleblowing organisations cannot afford to ignore
Whether it’s to prevent serious harm, reduce losses or build a loyal workforce, the benefits of whistleblowing in any organisation are significant, and could be integral to its success. Take a look at six crucial benefits that whistleblowing can bring to any organisation Let’s take a deeper look at the benefits of whistleblowing! 1. Helps […]
Why your organisation should have a whistleblower service
A whistleblower service is a hotline or reporting system that helps employees report misconduct or unlawful activity or behaviour in the workplace. The whistleblower service can be managed internally by the organisation or externally by a third party. Why implement a whistleblower service? When a whistleblower service is in place, employees and other stakeholders in […]
How to encourage employees to speak up and report misconduct
If workplace misconduct goes unnoticed or unreported it could be harmful to individuals and society at large. This is why whistleblowing and encouraging employees to speak up is so important. If an employee chooses to disclose information externally it could take longer to resolve. Internal channels help employees report misconduct and resolve the issue quicker. […]
3 advantages of internal whistleblowing
Does it make sense for organisations to implement an internal whistleblowing system now or should they wait until it’s a legal requirement in their country? What happens if an employer doesn’t encourage people to come forward, or have appropriate tools to make internal reporting possible? The consequences could be unrepairable. Read more about the advantages […]
