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The most valuable intelligence about organisational risks often comes from those closest to daily operations—your employees. Yet traditional approaches to whistleblowing create barriers that prevent this intelligence from reaching decision makers until problems have escalated. By repositioning whistleblowing as an…
If you don’t believe this now, you may soon, says Jane Arnott MNZN, ethics expert and director of the Ethics Conversation. Creators of artificial intelligence algorithms already say that soon their products will be able to detect behavioural patterns and…
Here’s something that most of us already know: organizations that foster a culture of transparency where employees feel safe to speak up about misconduct or unethical practices not only protect themselves from potential crises but also build stronger, more resilient…
The need for humans to feel a sense of belonging is accentuated in the workplace. According to Dr Geoffrey Cohen, Professor of Psychology, Stanford University, “A sense of belonging isn’t just a byproduct of success but a condition for it’.[1]…
Without a robust programme to support ethical reporting from employees, organisations face numerous challenges that can compromise their integrity and reputation. From financial misconduct to workplace discrimination, the potential for wrongdoing is ever-present. The fact is, one of the most…
In the modern commercial landscape, upholding robust ethical standards is not only a moral obligation—it’s a fundamental imperative for organisational success. And the cornerstone of an effective ethics and compliance program is the provision of an independent whistleblowing hotline –…
Revenge and retaliation are on the same spectrum. From the 18th Century Les Liaisons Dangereuses through to The Godfather or StarTrek II: The Wrath of Khan the notion that delaying revenge and ensuring it is carefully planned and executed—so as to maximise…
In today’s tough economic climate – and as supplier networks and global operations grow ever more expansive and intricate – the risk of supply chain fraud spans financial loss, reputational damage, and significant legal consequences. Indeed, much of the current…
It’s an ever-evolving landscape for corporate operations, one thing is for sure: upholding ethical standards, integrity and accountability still stands as a cornerstone. In an interconnected world – a world where transparency and ethical standards are continually under scrutiny –…
Whistleblowing is an act of courage, an ethical stance that can be difficult for employees exposing misconduct within an organisation. Beyond the legal and ethical considerations lies the human side of whistleblowing – a journey that is often fraught with…