Whistleblowing articles and news

Best Whistleblower Hotline Providers 2024 (Free and Paid)

Looking for the best whistleblower hotline providers in 2024? Compare free and paid services to ensure secure, compliant, and anonymous whistleblowing.

Why Whistleblowers Are Important: Protection and Ethical Impact

Learn why whistleblowers are vital to promoting transparency, business ethics, and accountability, and why whistleblower protection is essential in today’s world.

Whistleblowing vs Leaking: What’s the Difference?

Learn the key differences between whistleblowing and leaking. Understand how whistleblowers, leakers, and informants play different roles in exposing information.

Case Study: How Cleanstar Sweeps Away Silence with Whistleblowing

Discover how Cleanstar in Ecuador improved trust and transparency with FaceUp's Whistleblowing Solution, reducing misconduct and fostering an ethical workplace.

Understanding the Differences: Anonymous Reporting Versus Whistleblowing

The key differences between anonymous reporting and whistleblowing. Over 70% of employees are more likely to report misconduct anonymously. Both are essential in maintaining ethical standards and transparency in the workplace. Enhance your organization with FaceUp's all-in-one platform for anonymous reporting and employee engagement.

What is anonymous reporting and why is it so important?

Anonymous reporting is when an employee or stakeholder within an organization submits a report detailing an instance of wrongdoing or illegal activity without revealing their identity to the individual charged with receiving the reports.

What is an integrity line and how can it help your company?

An integrity line is a secure, anonymous medium through which employees or other stakeholders within an organization can report suspicions or instances of wrongdoing, usually anonymously. An integrity line can also be known as an ‘ethics line’, a ‘hotline’, and an ‘honesty line’.

Setting Up an Effective Compliance Line: Best Practices and Tips

A compliance line, also known as a hotline or ethics line, is a whistleblowing tool whereby employees or other stakeholders within an organization can report suspicions of wrongdoing or simply offer suggestions for efficiencies and improvements. They can usually do this anonymously for situations where the complaint might involve a colleague, manager or where the individual just wants to protect themselves from any negative fallout.