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- Without whistleblowers, we may be unaware of illegal or unethical things happening under our noses. The information they pass on, no matter the degree of severity or the nature of it, can raise awareness of issues and concerns within an organisation that need to be addressed. With such knowledge in hand, a company can learn, grow and flourish.
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Sep 13, 2021 · Take a look at six crucial benefits that whistleblowing can bring to any organisation. Helps combat fraud; Avoids reputational damage; Prevents issues escalating; Reduces losses; Raises awareness; Creates an open culture
Awareness of PIDA. There has been a steady increase in awareness of whistleblowing issues, rising from 26% in 2013, 33% in 2015, 38% in 2018 and 48% in 2021. However, there is much work to be done to promote the law. In 2021 52% of respondents were either unaware or believed that there was no protection for whistleblowers.
Jun 26, 2023 · Hot on the heels of the new EU Whistleblowing Directive, the purpose of marking the day was to raise global awareness in combatting corruption, to promote more comprehensive rights and protections for whistleblowers, and to celebrate a positive speak-up culture within organisations.
Mar 16, 2016 · Awareness raising is an important dimension of whistleblower protection, as it can help change the culture and language surrounding whistleblowing, and ultimately break down the barriers and negative connotations associated with disclosing wrongdoing.
- Who Is Protected by Law
- Complaints That Count as Whistleblowing
- Complaints That Do Not Count as Whistleblowing
You’re protected if you’re a worker, for example you’re: 1. an employee, such as a police officer, NHS employee, office worker, factory worker 2. a trainee, such as a student nurse 3. an agency worker 4. a member of a Limited Liability Partnership(LLP) Get independent advice if you’re not sure you’re protected, for example from Citizens’ Advice.
You’re protected by law if you report any of the following: 1. a criminal offence, for example fraud 2. someone’s health and safety is in danger 3. risk or actual damage to the environment 4. a miscarriage of justice 5. the company is breaking the law, for example does not have the right insurance 6. you believe someone is covering up wrongdoing
Personal grievances (for example bullying, harassment, discrimination) are not covered by whistleblowing law, unless your particular case is in the public interest. Report these under your employer’s grievance policy. Contact the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas)for help and advice on resolving a workplace dispute.
Jun 22, 2017 · What should be in a Whistleblowing policy? The whistleblowing charity, Public Concern at Work (PCAW), is dedicated to raising awareness in the importance of whistleblowing in both the public and private sector and how it can help combat fraud, corruption and other irregular activities.
• Raising awareness and encouraging people to raise concerns. • Ensuring a positive experience for whistleblowers. • Using learning to improve whistleblowing arrangements. This guide is our contribution, sharing wider insights from our investigative work in these three areas so that the government can apply the learning.
