A simple 4-step whistleblowing investigation procedure for conducting an internal workplace investigation...

Whistleblowing and misconduct have been commonly reported as front page news for some time. The long history of modern corporate misconduct is often discussed with reference to the Enron scandal in 2001.

Their findings highlight the areas where financial services firms are still failing to meet the expectations set out.

The NHS has been grappling with concerns surrounding its whistleblowing systems and cultural health. This has been highlighted repeatedly in the press over the last week...

Discussions around discrimination can be considered one of the defining conversations of our time.

The Financial Reporting Council ("FRC") published its consultation paper in June 2023 regarding the proposed changes to the UK Corporate Governance Code (the "Code")...

You should review your arrangements on a quarterly basis to ensure that the arrangements can be improved.

So you've received a concern relating to criminal behavior by an employee. This can be one of the most challenging aspects of a HR Professionals role.

In a study by Linkedin, using data from Gallup, 17.2% of the US workforce is actively disengaged.

Discussions around discrimination can be considered one of the defining conversations of our time.

The whistleblowing system or process is designed to help employees, volunteers, and others, to report wrongdoing, illegal or unethical behaviour that is occurring within the workplace.

A clear whistleblower process helps your employees report concerns easily and confidentially; and allows you to identify any 'hot-spots' or warning signs in parts of your organisation.

Discussions around discrimination can be considered one of the defining conversations of our time.

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The Directive is applicable to all EU states and aims to provide a high-level of protection to whistleblowers across a wide range of sectors including public procurement...

Workplaces can be dangerous places. Workplace Health and Safety should be taken seriously and approached in a professional and pragmatic manner

Trust is a vital element in any relationship, and the workplace is no exception. If you are able to establish trust within an organisation, and foster a culture which encourages open communication...

The world of sport has been relatively slow in opening itself up to change in relation to compliance and speaking up.

The European Union (EU) Whistleblowing Directive is a legislative act that aims to promote transparency, integrity, and accountability in both public and private sectors across EU Member States.

One often assumes that if someone has concerns about wrongdoing in the workplace, they will voice them. In reality this isn't always the case.