Blog26th Jun 2024 Don’t Ignore The Messenger In a recently published report where 1000 employees with first-hand experience of whistleblowing/use of hotlines were interviewed, it was found that 600 of them received no response or feedback, either positive or negative, from their management. Any employee who has… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Whistleblowing Reforms The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 takes effect from 25 June. In terms of whistleblowing/hotlines, this new piece of legislation aims to amend the protection offered to those persons who highlight their concerns and pass information. The changes involve… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Why Didn’t We See It? There was a substantial fraud in our company and we missed it. Hindsight is a wonderful thing. Conducting an enquiry after the event may show that there were many warning signs or red flags present. If only we had recognised… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Deferred Prosecution Agreements Another good reason to implement SeeHearSpeakUp in your organisation… Businesses should welcome the recent announcement by the Solicitor General, where Deferred Prosecution Agreements (DPA’s) are to be introduced in the UK. When an organisation comes forward and admits to ‘wrong-doing’,… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 Hotline Failed to Blow Whistle Another year, another instance of corporate misconduct and ethics failure. There are few smiling faces at Olympus the Japanese camera maker, after it found itself exposed to unwanted and negative international headlines when it dismissed their Chief Executive, only to… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 A Warning for Investors Given recent events, where the Serious Fraud Office won a civil recovery order against a principal shareholder of a company that had admitted corruption – is it now the time for Investors to ask probing questions on the adequate procedures… By Caroline Murphy View more
Blog26th Jun 2024 An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest The Benjamin Franklin quote could not be more appropriate given the global financial crisis, austerity measures, new anti-bribery legislation and the continued threat of fraud and financial misconduct in the workplace. SeeHearSpeakUp, the unique external and independent whistleblowing/hotline service provides… By Caroline Murphy View more