Whistleblowing

Foster a speak-up culture and empower your employees to expose misconduct to help build a foundation for a more ethical workplace.

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    Course description

    Traliant’s Whistleblowing training is a 25-minute interactive course that learners to the basics of whistleblowing. Through realistic workplace scenarios, employees will learn about the importance and benefits of reporting, the laws that protect people who make reports, and when and how to make a report. The training also covers a manager's responsibility when responding to reports.

    ONLINE TRAINING

    Whistleblowing: The Importance of a Speak-up Culture

    This course covers these topics and more:

    • What is whistleblowing?
    • Benefits of whistleblowing
    • Types of concerns that can be reported
    • Reporting and reporting channels
    • Retaliation protections
    • Management do’s and don’ts

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    Translations

    Training is available in English, Spanish and is supported in over 100 languages.

    What to consider when choosing the most effective whistleblowing training

    Whistleblowing training is designed to help employees understand the importance of speaking up when they witness or suspect wrongdoing or misconduct. It's essential for organizations because it helps to:
    • Promote a culture of ethical conduct: Whistleblowing training helps to create a culture where employees feel comfortable and empowered to report misconduct without fear of retaliation.
    • Minimize legal and financial risks: Failing to address misconduct can lead to lawsuits, fines, and damage to the organization's reputation. Training helps to mitigate these risks.
    • Protect the organization and its stakeholders: Whistleblowing helps to uncover wrongdoing that can harm the organization, its employees, or its customers.

    Whistleblowing training is crucial for all organizations that want to create a culture of integrity and accountability. It helps to:
    • Empower employees: Training provides employees with the knowledge and skills they need to understand their role in reporting misconduct and to act responsibly.
    • Strengthen your organization's commitment to ethical behavior: Training demonstrates the company's commitment to a workplace where employees feel comfortable speaking up about wrongdoing.
    • Reduce the risk of harm: Training helps to create a culture where employees are more likely to report misconduct, which can help to prevent harm to the organization, its employees, or its customers.

    Whistleblowing is the act of reporting wrongdoing or misconduct within an organization. Whistleblowers can be employees, contractors, or other individuals who have knowledge of illegal or unethical activities.

    Whistleblowing can be used to report a wide range of concerns, including:
    • Illegal activities: Violations of laws or regulations.
    • Unethical behavior: Violations of the company's code of ethics or conduct.
    • Fraud: Deceptive or dishonest practices.
    • Safety violations: Conditions that pose a risk to the health or safety of employees.
    • Harassment: Discriminatory or harassing behavior.

    Whistleblowing can have several important benefits for organizations:
    • Improved compliance: Whistleblowing helps to ensure that organizations are complying with laws and regulations.
    • Reduced risk of harm: Whistleblowing can help to prevent harm to employees, customers, or the organization's reputation.
    • Enhanced ethical culture: A strong whistleblowing culture encourages employees to report misconduct and to uphold ethical standards.
    • Increased accountability: Whistleblowing holds individuals and organizations accountable for their actions.

    Here are some key considerations for whistleblowers:
    • Reporting channels: Know how to report concerns, including the available reporting channels, such as an ethics hotline or a designated reporting officer.
    • Retaliation protections: Understand the legal protections against retaliation for reporting misconduct.
    • Confidentiality: Understand the confidentiality procedures and how your information will be protected.

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