Whistleblowing is an increasingly common way in which fraud, regulatory breaches, and other malpractices are uncovered. Employees, increasingly aware of their ability and responsibility to shape corporate culture for the better, are stepping forward to make disclosures.

Recognising this shift, sophisticated organisations now provide dedicated channels for employees to raise concerns. Failing to provide a mechanism to raise and properly assess concerns is not an option as the consequences of overlooking a legitimate issue can be severe.

A rigorous approach to whistleblowing protects against damage to reputation and negative publicity to regulatory investigations, fines and compensation claims. Such an approach will have a demonstrable impact in terms of identifying and deterring malpractice of all types and instilling confidence in organisational leadership.