Introduction
Much of the world appears to be heading towards a recession.
According to the Office for National Statistics ONS, despite
Sterling's recent rise against the dollar, the UK economy
remains 0.2% below pre-Covid 19 levels. And given the current
economic conditions, City forecasters say it is a case of
'when' rather than 'if' the UK eventually falls
into recession.
What might it mean for businesses and organisations across the
world? And what might it mean specifically for whistleblowing
managers?
Well, there is a generally held belief that wrongdoing –
especially fraud and theft – increases during times of
recession.
In this article we'll ask the question, is this true?
We'll also offer practical tips to bolster your Whistleblower
line and prevent or minimise fraud and theft in your business.
