Whistleblowing

Malpractice at work shouldn't be treated lightly, but it can be difficult to know what to do in the event of suspecting (or even witnessing!) something wrong taking place. A whistleblower could be a director, manager, or employee and can report wrongdoing such as something they've seen at work. The wrongdoing must be in the public interest and affect others ranging from employees to the general public. Concerns raised could be about unethical, unsafe, or unlawful practices. When an individual wants to make a whistleblowing disclosure to their immediate manager, they will need to be able to decide whether they can take forward the disclosure or whether it will require escalation. Organisations need to equip managers with the knowledge and confidence to make these judgements. A whistleblowing policy and awareness training can help with this.

This engaging course on whistleblowing is designed to help employees speak out against fraud and other wrongdoing by explaining what whistleblowing means and does, and how it is protected by law. Learners will gain an understanding of whistleblowing and equip them with the knowledge they need to understand the whistleblowing process.