New insights, practical tools, and expert training to help you close the gaps and protect your people.
Line managers are the first line of defence when it comes to workplace concerns — yet many are underprepared for the responsibility. In fact, 77% of employees would go to their line manager first with a whistleblowing concern. But only 28% of HR professionals say their managers are trained in whistleblowing legislation.
That’s a risk too big to ignore.
We’ve brought together four essential resources to help you understand the hidden risks, spot the gaps, and take meaningful action — starting today.
Line manager Readiness Survey Results 2025
Line managers are often the first port of contact for concerns — but are they ready?
To find out, we surveyed 249 senior HR professionals across organisations of all sizes. The results reveal a significant gap between employee expectations and organisational readiness:
- 77% of employees go to their manager with concerns
- Only 28% of line managers are trained in whistleblowing law
- 33% of HR leaders lack confidence in how safely employees can raise concerns
Discover what the data means for your organisation — and why underprepared managers could be putting your culture, compliance and reputation at risk.
Download the full report by filling in the form below.
Webinar: Are Managers Failing Whistleblowers?
In this webinar, Safecall’s Joanna Lewis and Eve Maxwell unpack the results of our latest survey into whistleblowing readiness — and explore the crucial role line managers play in protecting employee voice and organisational trust.
Key points that we covered:
- Key findings from 249 HR leaders across sectors
- Why line managers are the first — and most vulnerable — point of contact
- The risks of underprepared managers and how to close the gap
- What best practice whistleblowing training looks like in action
Whether you’re reviewing your current training or building your programme from scratch, this session shares clear insights and practical steps you can take now.
Watch now to learn how to protect your people, your processes, and your reputation.
Line Manager Readiness Checklist
Ever asked yourself ‘What do our line managers really know about whistleblowing?’
Before you commit to new training or assume your processes are working, take five minutes to complete 10 Questions Every Organisation Should Ask About Their Line Managers — a short diagnostic tool designed to help you identify gaps in knowledge, confidence, and capability.
It’ll help you assess whether your managers are prepared to:
- Recognise a protected disclosure
- Respond appropriately and follow policy
- Escalate concerns to the right people
- Protect whistleblowers from harm or retaliation
To get a copy of this 10-question self-assessment tool simply fill in the form – you’ll also then receive a copy of the full survey results too!
Listen Up – Whistleblowing Training for Managers
Line managers are often the first to hear about workplace concerns — but many don’t feel equipped to handle them. Our Listen Up – Whistleblowing for Managers course gives managers the knowledge, confidence and practical tools to respond effectively.
Delivered online or on-site, each session is interactive, case study-led, and tailored to real-life workplace scenarios.
Take action today
Whether you’re reviewing your current training, refreshing your policies, or looking to build a stronger culture of trust and transparency, this hub has everything you need to get started.
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