Protected Disclosure (Whistleblowing)
Consulting
Transform potential problems into early warning systems
A well-designed protected disclosure system isn't just about legal compliance—it's one of your most valuable business risk management tools. When employees feel safe to speak up about concerns, you get early warning of issues before they become costly problems, legal challenges, or reputation damage.
Why Protected Disclosure Matters
Identify and address problems before they escalate into crises, legal action, or public relations disasters.
Early Warning System
Organisations with effective speaking-up cultures experience higher employee engagement, better decision-making, and stronger performance.
Cultural Benefits
Ensure compliance with the Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Act 2022, which requires specific policies and procedures for organisations with 50+ employees and smaller organisations in certain sectors.
Legal Protection
Proactively manage operational, financial, safety, and reputational risks through early detection and intervention.
Risk Management
Our Protected Disclosure Services
Policy
Development
We help you create fit-for-purpose policies that meet legislative requirements while encouraging employees to speak up about concerns. Your policy should be clear, accessible, and aligned with your organisational culture.
System Design
From reporting channels to investigation procedures, we help you design systems that protect reporting persons while enabling effective follow-up and resolution.
Designated Recipient Training
Your designated recipients need specific skills and knowledge to handle disclosures effectively. Our training covers legal requirements, best practices and practical scenarios.
Management Briefing
Any manager could potentially receive a disclosure. We ensure your management team understands their responsibilities and knows how to respond appropriately.
Employee Communication
Effective systems require employee awareness. We help you communicate what protected disclosure means, how the process works, and how employees are protected.
Board and Trustee Education
Board members need to understand their oversight responsibilities and the role of protected disclosure in organisational risk management.
Training Programs Available
Designated Recipients Training
Half-day or full-day programs covering legal requirements, best practices in handling disclosures and scenario-based learning.
Management Briefing
Tailored sessions for managers or team leaders on receiving, handling, and escalating disclosures appropriately.
Employee Awareness Sessions
Clear, practical briefings helping staff understand when and how to make protected disclosures.
Board Member Training
Governance-focused sessions on oversight responsibilities and strategic implications.
Tailored Programs
We adapt our training to your specific sector, organisational size, and operational context.
Common Misconceptions We Address
Actually, this often indicates a policy that's not working. Effective systems receive regular, low-level reports that help prevent major issues.
"No one has used our policy in years - that's success"
Well-managed disclosure systems solve problems early, before they become expensive crises.
"Whistleblowing creates problems"
"We're too small
to need this"
Every organisation faces risks. The key is creating systems proportionate to your size and complexity.
What Makes Our Approach
Effective?
Practical focus: We help you create systems that actually work, not just meet minimum requirements
Experience-based: Drawing on real-world experience of what works and what doesn't
Sector knowledge: Understanding the specific challenges facing different types of organisations
Ongoing support: Available for advice and guidance as you implement and refine your systems
Legislative Compliance
The Protected Disclosures (Amendment) Act 2022 has strict requirements for:
Designated reporting channels
Identity protection
Follow up procedures
Feedback to reporters
Protection against retaliation
We ensure your systems meet these requirements while serving your business needs.
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