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Ethical reports plunge in 2021 Due to the effects of the global pandemic, organisational ethical reports have plunged – especially in Asia That’s according to a report from Navex which finds a global decline in ethical report numbers – the…
When CEOs don’t give a damn Headlines grab attention, says ethics expert Jane Arnott, and that’s needed when 70% of NZX50 CEO’s neither formally nor personally champion their Code of Ethics – such a code being a requirement of listing.…
External whistleblower hotlines can offer crucial insight into the health of an organisation. But if making a report is a painful, degrading, annoying or futile experience, that insight will be lost. As part of a robust compliance and ethics program,…
Speaking up often comes down to managing loyalty. And if loyalty was an animal it would be unpredictable at best. At once nimble and intuitive but under pressure transformed to snarl and spit. That’s because at the heart of being…
There’s now a wealth of research that shows that a well-trained workforce is one of your best defences against internal corruption. There are many things that go into creating a robust ethical culture in an organisation. Among them, clear expectations…
The fact that many staff within New Zealand’s public health system do not feel safe or supported to speak up impacts us all. The public health system can benefit from having sensible and professional regard for a well promoted speak…
Values aren’t like paintings: spectacular fallout happens when companies, corporations or government departments hang their values up and admire them from a distance. Along with such passive engagement comes a total lack of employee guidance and negligible referencing by management.…
The case for implementing an independent hotline facility at your business. In an uncertain world, a whistleblowing hotline is a key tool for reducing risk and building trust. Not only do whistleblowing hotlines provide a useful conduit for feedback and…
The 2020 ACFE Report to the Nation has been released and with it come some eye opening numbers – and a call to action… A lot of it we already know: organisations lose about 5% of their revenue to fraud…
It’s been a long time coming, but the Government has finally decided to reform New Zealand’s unclear and confusing Protected Disclosures Act, legislation which aims to protect people who raise concerns about possible wrongdoing in the workplace. State Services Minister…