We Need To Talk About The Whistle

Whistleblowing continues to be in the news and is very much the focus of many a regulator. It is also being recognised - when done and managed properly - as a necessary part of good corporate governance, risk management and controls. Whilst it may be on the radar for some sectors more than others (for example, financial service firms will be familiar with the ever tightening FCA approach) it's difficult to think of any area or any type of business where whistleblowing isn't relevant. Not being made aware of lurking issues may even sit as a risk in your own risk framework.

Of course, not all people raising issues do so for the right reasons. That is beyond the scope of this blog, although another post on the psychology of whistleblowing goes into more detail.