Category: Industry News

Employment Tribunals represent a significant issue for employers, they drain resources, damage reputations, and if claims are successful can be costly. While you may not be able to prevent all claims, you can minimise your risk of claims arising and maximise your chance of successfully defending yourself in a Tribunal by ensuring compliance with relevant…

By their very nature, charities exist in a precarious space. As a major part of their funding comes from the public, their perception of conduct, and, to an extent, ‘worthiness’, is a huge concern. After all, any impropriety or misconduct made common knowledge could seriously impact donations, especially when there are so many other organisations…

How to accept concerns and embrace change before the whistle is blown We all know that whistleblowing occurs when malpractice or systemic issues can no longer be excused or ignored by individual employees, but we should keep in mind that whistleblowing is often the last resort to force change, the end result of a series…

Diversity and inclusion are widely debated subjects, and rightly so. Many of us know, intuitively, that varied and fresh thinking from a range of experiences will positively support businesses and there’s substantial research showing it yields substantially improved performance. Recent events have shone a spotlight on the lack of diversity and inclusion in the workplace…

Now is the perfect time to provide your staff with a dedicated whistleblowing hotline such as the one we at Safecall offer. With new regulations coming into force to strengthen the protection afforded to whistleblowers,  also known as the EU Whistleblowing Directive. Safecall can help your staff report wrongdoing within your organisation. But, why should you and your SME need…

We’ve all heard it being said that one bad apple spoils the barrel. We’ve heard stories across the media and entertainment industries of rogue agents and undesirable, non-conforming elements. But just how true is it? Can one employee acting out of step really corrupt those around them? As a business owner or manager, it’s a…

What effects will remote working give on whistleblowing? Whilst plenty of businesses have extolled the benefits of remote working, there’s never been a situation that has required the majority of the workforce to continue with their work whilst being away from the workplace indefinitely, and such under stressful conditions.  It’s not inconceivable that such a…

Councils and local authorities have a huge presence in the lives of millions of people. They have access to a great deal of confidential information, and are essential to the smooth running of our towns, cities, and lives. In order to maintain public trust, then councils must prove to be accountable to that same public…

The Truth Behind 7 Of The Biggest Whistleblowing Myths So, you’ve just about decided that it’s the right time to install a whistleblowing hotline with Safecall (we know you won’t regret it), but there’s still a few niggling doubts: what if the service isn’t necessary, or is misused? Do you really suspect anyone would behave…

Starting your own business is a huge undertaking. At turns rewarding, frustrating, worrying and amazing, it’s a journey that isn’t taken likely. When you have your own business, only one thing is certain – that every day will bring new challenges. One of the biggest challenges, with the biggest potential reward, is instilling a company…

Under recently implemented rules, companies wishing to become SOC 2 accredited must be able to demonstrate that they have a working whistleblowing policy. This includes ensuring that the relevant reporting and handling processes are both established and fit for purpose.  One of the best ways that any organisation can demonstrate their commitment to transparency and…

Whistleblowing and the protection of whistleblowers’ rights have become commonplace in many countries, although there is still work to be done on truly changing cultures. In the UAE, the idea of speaking-up is less well established, in large part due to the potential for retaliation due to the limited whistleblower protections available. Whilst still a…