Having an effective whistleblowing policy is now considered fundamental to good corporate governance, culture and risk management. In this episode we look at how to identify a claim; how to defend your reputation and how to manage an investigation.
Whistleblowing is growing at an alarming rate. This is being driven by high profile cases as well as campaigns against systemic issues like data privacy and sexual harassment.
There has also been an increase in complicating factors – including whistleblowers raising grievances and additional issues arising part way through an investigation.
Having an effective whistleblowing policy is now considered fundamental to good corporate governance, culture and risk management. The decisions you make early on can have a significant impact on the risks and how the investigation unfolds.
Some of the biggest risks include financial and reputational damage. There is no cap on whistleblowing claims and they can become part of an organisation’s permanent digital footprint.
In this episode, we look at:
We also look at some recent news stories, including:
Useful links
Parental bereavement leave and other April 2020 changes
The Whistleblowing Commission’s Code of Practice
TLT’s coronavirus hub
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