Tag: whistleblowing
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How Whistleblowing Hotlines Facilitate Secure Employee Reporting and Strengthen Workplace Compliance
Last updated: July 2026 By Jason Sullock What this article covers Whistleblowing hotlines protect reporters through anonymity, end-to-end encryption, and independent case management – making it safe for employees to speak up without fear of identification or retaliation. Effective whistleblowing systems strengthen workplace compliance by creating auditable evidence trails, enabling early detection of wrongdoing, and…
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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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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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Who’s least likely to speak up? The answer might surprise you
One of the most revealing insights from The Employee Voice is that confidence to report misconduct isn’t evenly spread across the workforce. While many employees say they know what to do if they witness wrongdoing, the data shows that younger employees and remote workers are significantly less likely to feel confident, informed, or supported when…
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Are line managers ready to hear the hard stuff?
In workplaces across the UK, line managers are the first port of call when employees witness misconduct. According to The Employee Voice report by Safecall, 50% of employees say they would report concerns to their line manager before anyone else – including HR, senior leadership, or independent whistleblowing services. This statistic is both encouraging and…