Secure your company in 8 easy steps – Part two
We read it in the newspapers all the time: Corruption, bribes and scandals. Still, we think “that will never happen to us”. But how can you be so sure? In this two-article mini-series, we will help you secure your company and protect your business from different types of scandals. Here is part 2. If you […]
Secure your company in 8 easy steps – Part one
We read it in the newspapers all the time: Corruption, bribes and scandals. Still, we think “that will never happen to us”. But how can you be so sure? In this two–part mini-series, we will help you secure your company and protect your business from different types of scandals. Here is part 1. Corruption and […]
Implementing a whistleblower system: Our 6 best tips
An internal reporting system should be safe for the whistleblower to use, ensure confidentiality, and help you manage whistleblower reports securely and efficiently. Read our 6 tips for implementing a whistleblower system, that meet all the requirements of the EU Whistleblowing Directive. In this article, we will take a closer look at: Whistleblowers do a […]
Výhody whistleblowingu
Whistleblowing je v posledních deseti letech v centru pozornosti a mnoho organizací přechází na integraci jasně definovaných zásad, etických kodexů a systémů. Jaké jsou tedy výhody whistleblowingu a proč se stal tak důležitým? Co máme na mysli pod pojmem whistleblowing? Když se řekne whistleblowing, máme tendenci myslet na rozsáhlé skandály, jako jsou Cambridge Analytica a […]
Whistleblowing glossary – Part 2
Fraud, corruption, business ethics, and even hotlines, just some of the words we hear when discussing the subject of whistleblowing and whistleblower systems. But what do they all mean? Find out in this glossary which addresses the most common terms and practices associated with whistleblowing. This is part two of our glossary, you can […]
Whistleblowing glossary – Part 1
Fraud, corruption, business ethics, and even hotlines, just some of the words we hear when discussing the subject of whistleblowing and whistleblowing systems. But what do they all mean? Find out in this glossary which addresses the most common terms and practices associated with whistleblowing. This is part one of our glossary, you can […]
What does the new whistleblower law mean to you?
The EU Whistleblowing Directive came into effect on 17th December 2021. It requires all EU member states to transpose the Directive into national law. So what does this new whistleblower law mean to you? In this guide we’ll cover What is the purpose of the EU Whistleblowing Directive? The purpose of the EU Whistleblower Directive […]
5 tips for handling internal whistleblowing investigations
When an organisation receives a whistleblowing report, it needs to make sure it responds correctly. So it helps to be prepared with effective policies, procedures and systems to investigate reports fairly and promptly. We’ve summarised five important steps that companies should employ when handling internal investigations of whistleblowing cases. 5 tips to handle internal whistleblowing […]
How to help employees understand your whistleblowing policy
Give employees more confidence to make a report by providing them with as much relevant information as possible about how your whistleblowing process works. Create a whistleblowing policy and guide them from what happens before they make a report all the way to what happens if the case goes to an investigation. Help employees understand […]
Dos and don’ts when it comes to managing whistleblowing reports
Managing a whistleblowing report is a delicate situation, and it is easy to make mistakes. The correct handling of a concern is crucial for any further outcomes or damage mitigation. Here is a guideline for some important dos and don’ts to follow when managing whistleblowing reports. Managing whistleblowing reports – DO: Reading tip > How […]
3 steps to get started with whistleblowing
Don’t let the requirements of the EU Whistleblowing Directive make implementation more challenging than it needs to be. With this simple guide, you’ll soon have all the essentials to get started with your whistleblowing service. Get started with whistleblowing First, start by breaking whistleblowing implementation down into these three manageable steps. If you don’t have […]
Co je a co není whistleblowing?
Whistleblowing je situace, kdy člověk upozorní na něco, co není v pořádku. Často se jedná o pochybení, ke kterému dochází v práci v soukromé nebo veřejné společnosti, organizaci nebo úřadu. Oznamovatelem může být kdokoli, kdo má k organizaci blízký vztah – například zaměstnanec, bývalý zaměstnanec, subdodavatel, dodavatel, zákazník, akcionář, člen představenstva, uchazeč o zaměstnání nebo […]
