Latest Whistleblowing News
Learn more from the whistleblowing experts. We have a selection of resources to help give you further insight into Safecall.
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The top 3 mistakes made in workplace investigations (and how to avoid them)
By Tim Smith, Head of Investigations at Safecall Workplace investigations have never mattered more. Reports of misconduct and workplace concerns are rising steadily, and the data backs that up. At Safecall, our whistleblowing hotline and web reporting platform is used by more than 1,200 organisations representing over six million people worldwide. In our latest Benchmark…
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“AI is brilliant – until it isn’t”: a conversation with Safecall’s Head of Product on AI, risk, and why we built translation into our platform
Most of us are using AI tools every day now, at work and at home. But when it comes to sensitive workplace matters – like whistleblowing reports – the risks of reaching for the wrong tool can be significant. We sat down with Sophie Waller, Safecall’s Product Manager, to talk about how she thinks about…
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Bullying, misconduct and regulatory exposure – why culture issues are now compliance risks
For many organisations, workplace bullying and harassment have traditionally been viewed as employee relations issues – serious, but largely confined to HR. This is now changing rapidly.
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Investigating sexual harassment at work: what good looks like in 2026
Sexual harassment investigations are not like other workplace investigations. They require different skills, different processes, and a different level of care. And from October 2026, with the all reasonable steps duty coming into force, getting them right matters more than ever.
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Preventing sexual harassment: what tribunals will expect to see under the “all reasonable steps” duty (Employment Rights Act)
Can your organisation demonstrate that they have taken all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment?
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Line managers: the most influential and least prepared part of the speak-up system
Encouraging employees to speak up is a critical first step in addressing misconduct. But what happens in the moments immediately after a concern is raised is just as important in shaping trust, outcomes, and organisational culture. The reality is – many concerns never begin with a formal report. They start in conversation, often informally, and…
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What is changing for UK employers – and why it matters now
The Employment Rights Act 2025 is changing the rules for UK employers – and some of those changes are already in force. From October 2026, the duty to prevent sexual harassment rises from “reasonable steps” to “all reasonable steps.” One word. A significantly higher bar. Here is what you need to know.
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What the 2026 Benchmark Report tells us about speaking up – and why culture still matters most
Earlier this week, we released the 2026 Whistleblowing Benchmark Report, bringing together a year’s worth of anonymised speak‑up data from over 1,200 organisations worldwide. To explore what the findings mean in practice, we were joined for a webinar by Jenny Segal, Founder and CEO of Speaking with Images, and Victoria Spurdle, who leads speak up…
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Do organisational structures shape reporting behaviour?
Understanding organisational factors influencing whistleblowing behaviour is essential for interpreting speak up data accurately. This blog explains the structural drivers behind reporting choices.
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Internal versus external reporting: why modern speak up systems need both
Modern speak up systems work best when internal routes and external reporting channels operate side by side. This blog explores why employees choose one over the other – and how dual pathways create a clearer, more honest picture of organisational risk.
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The state of speak‑up culture in 2026: what the data really tells us
Safecall’s 2026 Whistleblowing Benchmark Report reveals how employees are using independent speak‑up channels, key shifts in misconduct trends, and what organisations must do to build trust, strengthen reporting routes, and improve workplace culture.
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Digital evidence in workplace investigations – your top questions answered
Our Behind the Screens webinar sparked a wave of thoughtful questions from attendees – ranging from legal nuances to practical dilemmas. In this final blog of the series, we’re spotlighting some of the most frequently asked questions and sharing insights from our expert panel: Christine Young, Jim Vint, and Tim Smith. Can deleted WhatsApp messages…