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workplace culture of integrity.
Ethics
PURPOSE OF WHISTLEBLOWING
The purpose of whistleblowing is to eradicate unethical behaviour in the workplace. A key component to workplace ethics and behavior is integrity, or being honest and doing the right thing at all times. 25% of employees would steal, 25% would never steal, 50% could go either way depending on culture. – M J Comer Organisations…
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Why is Whistle Blowers a must for every organisation?
Whistleblowing is consistently the most common detection method, by a significant margin, for cases of occupational fraud. The longer frauds last, the more financial damage is caused, therefore proactive detection measures, such as a whistleblowing hotline, are vital in detecting frauds early and limiting company losses. 43% of fraud is uncovered by whistleblowers. The…
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WHISTLEBLOWING – ETHICAL CULTURE ON THE INCREASE
The whistleblowing phenomenon is not going away. The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) recently released its annual report, which had some eye-opening statistics and facts for companies. Chief among those was the fact that, of the whistleblowers that came forward to report fraud to the SEC, over 80% had reported the matter internally first.
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Ethics
How can whistleblowing reduce your workplace crime?
The Ethics Resource Center (ECR), found that in companies with comprehensive ethics and compliance programmes, only 29 percent of employees fail to report misconduct they observe, in contrast to 61 percent in companies with no formal ethics and compliance programmes. Nevertheless, still less than 40 percent of employees state that their company has a comprehensive…
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SMALL IS AS VULNERABLE
Fraud poses a significant threat to small businesses, warns the head of a corruption monitoring firm. Small companies are disproportionately victimized by fraud and significantly under protected by anti-fraud controls, a combination that could easily put them out of business. “In South Africa, everyone needs to be brought into the crime-fighting fold.” says Dale Horne,…
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Ethics
HOW CAN EMPLOYEES BLOW THE WHISTLE?
In terms of Whistle Blowers standard contract, each client receives a unique, dedicated freecall number to our technologically advanced, fully computerized, live, multilingual manned call centre for verbal reports, and an e-mail address, postal address and fax number for written reports. All irregularities disclosed to our call centre are reported to designated parties, stipulated in…
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We can provide a whistleblowing hotline in any size organization!
The key to the success of the hotline is that employees are reassured and have confirmation that they can come forward with reports without fear of retaliation, and, most importantly, that they have the right to remain anonymous. Both of these commitments are integral to the success of implementing this type of programme.
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Whistleblowing – Creating A Culture of Awareness
Whistle Blowers (Pty) Ltd prides itself on its implementation and reinforcing of the protected disclosure concept, to create a culture of awareness, thereby including all employees in the crime-fighting fold. Presentations can be made to all employees at subscribing sites, educating them on the ultimate benefits to the company and employees of rooting out criminal elements in the workplace….
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Ethics
ETHICS SA CERTIFICATION OF WHISTLE BLOWERS (PTY) LTD
Ethics SA has certified Whistle Blowers (Pty) Ltd as meeting the External Whistle-blowing Hotline Service Provider Standard EO1.1.1. This is the fifth year that they have received the certification.
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Anti-Intimidation and Ethical Practices Forum (AEPF)
Whistle Blowers (Pty) Ltd welcomes the initiative of the Anti-Intimidation and Ethical Practices Forum (AEPF). Boasting a proud track record of 14 years in supporting businesses globally, protecting the identity of whistleblowers,
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A recap of 2014 and what is expected in 2015
The Whistle Blowers team would like to wish you all the best in both health and business for 2015. The start of a new year always brings new objectives, opportunities and hopefully many successes. A recap of 2014 and what is expected in 2015: 2014: Ethics Institute of South Africa Accreditation – We again excelled in our…
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WHISTLEBLOWING BEST PRACTICE TIPS
When implementing or managing a whistleblowing hotline it is advisable for companies to follow best practices. Whistleblowing Best Practice Tips:
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