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Board oversight and the all reasonable steps duty: why compliance is the floor, not the ceiling
Read full story: Board oversight and the all reasonable steps duty: why compliance is the floor, not the ceilingThere is a version of this conversation that most organisations are having. It goes something like this: October 2026 is coming; we need to demonstrate we are taking all reasonable steps to prevent sexual harassment in our organisations. Let us make sure our training is in place, our reporting channels are working, and our investigation…
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How Do Confidential Reporting Channels Protect Employees?
Confidential reporting, or the lack of it, when an employee witnesses something wrong at work – financial misconduct, harassment, a safety breach – the decision about whether to speak up is rarely straightforward. The fear of being identified, disbelieved or penalised shapes that decision as much as the wrongdoing itself. Confidential reporting channels exist to…
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How Should Organisations Respond to Anonymous Reports of Fraud?
Receiving anonymous reports of fraud can feel like an organisation is being handed a problem without a clear way to resolve it. There is no name to follow up with, no face to put to the concern, and potentially serious consequences if the matter is handled poorly in either direction – too swiftly, or not…
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Whistleblowing Security and Anonymity: Protecting Reporters and the Integrity of the Process
The effectiveness of any whistleblowing programme rests on a single premise: that a person with knowledge of wrongdoing can report it securely, anonymously, and without fear. Fear of identification, fear of retaliation, fear that the report will be mishandled or leaked – each is sufficient to prevent a concern from ever being raised. Security and…
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What Features Matter Most in a Whistleblowing System?
Whistleblowing system procurement is often driven by feature lists. Vendors present extensive catalogues of capabilities, and procurement teams score them against weighted criteria. The result can be a selection process that rewards breadth of features over depth of service – and that prioritises what the system can do in theory over what it will deliver…
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What Trends Are Shaping Whistleblowing Technology in 2026?
Whistleblowing technology does not evolve in isolation. It is shaped by regulatory change, shifting workforce expectations, emerging security threats and evolving attitudes to corporate governance. For compliance officers making investment decisions about their whistleblowing infrastructure, understanding the external trends that are driving technology development is as important as evaluating the features of any individual platform.…
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What Are the Latest Innovations in Whistleblowing Technology?
Whistleblowing technology has matured significantly since the days of a dedicated telephone number and a paper log. The core requirements – confidentiality, accessibility, structured case management and regulatory compliance – have not changed, but the tools available to meet them have evolved rapidly. For compliance officers evaluating their current systems or preparing a business case…