Category: News
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Director Identity Verification: Your Essential Guide to ECCTA Compliance
Protecting Your Directorship and Business Continuity as a Result of the ECCTA Legislation By November 2026, all UK directors and persons with significant control (PSCs) must verify have Director Identity Verification with Companies House under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA). If you’re one of the 6-7 million UK directors reading this,…
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Whistleblowing has evolved – so have we
One solution. Every report. Total confidence. Whistleblowing expectations have changed – and Safecall has evolved to meet them. While we remain a trusted name in hotline services, we’ve expanded our offering to support modern organisations with a powerful, all-in-one whistleblowing software solution. Developed in collaboration with our clients, our whistleblowing software platform brings together reporting,…
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Sexual harassment in the workplace
What every employer should know Prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace isn’t just a legal box to tick – it’s something that affects how people feel at work, every day. It affects employee wellbeing, team dynamics, and organisational reputation. Despite growing awareness, many employers – as well as managers and employees – still struggle…
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World Whistleblowing Day 2025 Infographic
World Whistleblowing Day 2025 will be marked on Monday, 23 June. This internationally recognised day is dedicated to acknowledging whistleblowers who bravely speak up and report misconduct, unethical behaviour, or corruption. It serves as a reminder of the vital role whistleblowers play in promoting openness, responsibility, and ethical standards across both public and private sectors. Purpose and…
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The Importance of Preventing Sexual Harassment Training for Managers
Preparing managers to prevent or tackle sexual harassment in the workplace isn’t an easy subject to talk about or to get right. Nevertheless, it’s one HR and senior management can’t afford to ignore, especially not when it has become a legal responsibility for organisations in the UK following the introduction of the Worker Protection Act.…
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The whistleblowing blind spot: are your line managers prepared?
Line managers are often the first people employees turn to when they witness or experience misconduct. According to research conducted by Safecall, over 75% of employees prefer to report workplace concerns to their line manager. This trust is a positive reflection of workplace culture – but it also places a significant responsibility on managers to respond…
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Tackling Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Preventing Sexual Harassment Training: Key Insights from Experts Sexual harassment in the workplace can be a pervasive issue that affects a significant portion of a workforce. In a recent webinar, we brought together experts from a number of fields to discuss the importance of tackling sexual harassment through workplace training and to share valuable insights…
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How to Get Whistleblowing Right
Getting whistleblowing right is essential, because getting it wrong by mishandling whistleblower reports and concerns can be extremely costly for businesses, both financially and reputationally. Recent headlines involving the Post Office, Harrods, and the NHS underscore the dangers of ignoring or mismanaging whistleblowers’ concerns. Tribunal Statistics The recent Employment Tribunal Statistics from the Ministry of…
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External Whistleblowing Software, Solutions and Services – Twelve Reasons an Organisation would Benefit from Outsourcing
External whistleblowing software, solutions and services help ensure that organisations can effectively identify potential wrongdoing and, where appropriate, address misconduct, whilst fostering a culture of transparency and trust. In today’s corporate landscape, the importance of these whistleblowing systems cannot be overstated. Here are the 12 key reasons why your organisation should consider setting up an…
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The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (UK)
ECCTA legislation might not be new, but there are some significant – and important – changes coming into effect this year that companies with a presence in the UK need to be aware of. Let’s take a look… What is ECCTA? A short reminder Passed into law in October 2023, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency…
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What is a Protected Disclosure?
A Manager’s Guide to Protected Disclosures When employees are concerned about something at work, they often speak to their line manager about it. Although this shows great trust, it can leave managers worried about how to respond or what to do next. The first step is for managers to identify what constitutes a protected disclosure…
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Navigating the Worker Protection Act 2023: Enhancing Whistleblowing Services in Your Organisation
Worker Protection Act 2023 (WPA) legislation becomes effective from 26 October 2024, and places a significant responsibility on employers to proactively prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. In our recent webinar about worker protection we discussed this important change to UK legislation, focusing on its implications for businesses, particularly in preventing sexual harassment in the…