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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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…
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Worker Protection Act 2023
Navigating the Worker Protection Act 2023: Encouraging Victims of Sexual Harassment to Speak Up The introduction of the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023 marks a significant step forward in safeguarding employees from sexual harassment in the workplace. However, despite these legal protections, many victims of sexual harassment may still feel reluctant…
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Conducting a Whistleblowing Investigation
Conducting a whistleblowing investigation – the whistleblowing investigations process – effective advice & guidance Whistleblowing investigations processes are an essential part of any business or organisation. They support your business culture, build trust in your senior management and help protect your business reputation from both real wrongdoing and malicious hearsay. Organisations that conduct whistleblower investigations…
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Improving Culture in Fire and Rescue Services: Addressing Core Issues and Implementing Recommendations
In recent years, the culture in Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) has come under increased scrutiny. The latest update from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) in 2024 highlights ongoing issues and provides crucial recommendations for improvement. After the publication of last year’s report, and the recommended actions contained therein…