FaceUp and WislPort Compliance form Global Partnernership to Elevate Enterprise Speak-Up Culture

The strategic partnership combines FaceUp’s whistleblowing and engagement platform with WislPort’s GRC expertise, providing enterprises with a comprehensive solution to foster ethical governance and protect employees.

• The FaceUp and WislPort Compliance partnership offers companies the best-in-class “total package,” combining frameworks with secure, anonymous reporting to ensure transparency and safety, ultimately helping prevent issues before they escalate.
• The collaboration addresses a global issue, as 65% of employees worldwide witness workplace misconduct but don’t report it due to fear of retaliation.
• Studies show that companies lose an average of 5% of revenue to internal fraud, with whistleblowers responsible for detecting over 40% of these cases, emphasizing the need for robust reporting systems.
• Organizations with a strong culture see 78% lower employee turnover, highlighting the value of ethical governance and a speak-up culture.
• The partnership’s official launch will include a live session on November 19, 2024, featuring Tyler Shultz, the first whistleblower to expose misconduct at Theranos.
• Tyler Shultz’s experience underscores the dangers of a fear-driven culture and the importance of secure, anonymous reporting channels.

PRAGUE, Czechia (October 29, 2024) – FaceUp, the all-in-one whistleblowing and engagement platform for fostering speak-up culture, has announced a new global strategic partnership with WislPort Compliance, a recognised leader in governance, risk, compliance (GRC) including whistleblowing operations. This collaboration provides organizations with a comprehensive solution for building transparent workplaces where employees can report concerns securely. Combining WislPort’s GRC expertise with FaceUp’s secure reporting channels, the partnership delivers significant benefits and meets the increasing demand for ethical accountability among global companies.

The FaceUp and WislPort Compliance partnership aligns the leaders in reporting channels with the leaders in whistleblowing operations and GRC who have led the work on standards including ISO37002, ISO37000, ISO37301, ISO37001, and ISO37008. This combination of best in class technology and operations delivers significant benefits including a safe, resilient workplace culture that promotes openness and integrity.

The live session on November 19, 2024, will feature Tyler Shultz, the first whistleblower who exposed misconduct at Theranos. His experience highlights the risks associated with a fear-driven culture and the need for secure reporting channels. 

Tyler Shultz, former Theranos research engineer and whistleblower, said: “The path to a resilient organization begins when employees know they can raise concerns safely and without fear of retaliation. At Theranos, I experienced firsthand how a fear-based culture prevents employees from speaking up and allowed addressable problems to grow into a crisis that threatened the existence of the company. It’s great to see companies like FaceUp and WislPort partnering to create environments where transparency and ethical accountability are prioritized, providing employees the tools and support they need to come forward when necessary.”

Andrew Samuels, CEO of WislPort, said:

Our strategic global partnership with FaceUp aligns recognised best practices with industry leading technology to ensure that organizations benefit from effective, secure and defensible reporting channels and operational processes that align seamlessly with integrated GRC. Simple, effective compliance, strengthens organizational culture and productivity and our strategic partnership allows us to deliver stronger, more ethical workplaces with enhanced reputations.

Andrea Cerna, VP of Partnerships at FaceUp, said: “Working with WislPort allows us to bring a comprehensive solution to companies committed to building sustainable speak-up culture. At FaceUp, we believe that fostering openness and ethical behavior is essential to a company’s success, and our collaboration with WislPort represents a complete package for organizations ready to make that commitment. Together, we aim to support businesses in creating environments where employees feel safe and valued.”

Event Details:

• Title: Overcoming Fear: Speak-up Culture in Action
• Date: Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
• Time: 8:00 PST | 16:00 GMT | 17:00 CET
• Speakers:
  • Tyler Shultz, Speaker, Founder, Whistleblower
  • Andrew Samuels, CEO of WislPort Compliance
  • Andrea Cerna, VP of Partnerships, FaceUp

About FaceUp

FaceUp is the all-in-one whistleblowing and engagement platform for fostering speak-up culture in organizations worldwide. By combining anonymous reporting, survey solutions, audience engagement, and dozens of possible use cases, FaceUp protects companies from the bottom up while turning whistleblowing into a tangible benefit for businesses. Its secure and accessible solution allows employees and pupils to report instances of wrongdoing, harassment, fraud, and more, all of which protects companies’ resources and reputations. Founded in 2017 as a non-profit by Jan Sláma, David Špunar, and Pavel Ihm to enable bystanders to help bullied schoolmates, FaceUp is now used by more than 1,500 businesses and 2,000 schools across 60 countries. The founders received recognition from Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list and won the European Crime Prevention Award in 2021, ranking first in Czechia and third in Europe. Headquartered in Prague, FaceUp has offices in Charleston, Dubai, Brno, and Cheb.

About WislPort Compliance

WislPort Compliance is a leader in GRC, specializing in helping organizations implement internationally recognised best practices that promote ethical, robust and effective corporate governance. Their leadership team have been at the forefront of developing ISO standards for 8 years  including ISO37002 Whistleblowing, ISO37000 Governance, ISO37301 Compliance, ISO37001 Anti Bribery, and ISO37008, Internal Investigations. By providing tools and expertise aligned with these standards, WislPort Compliance empowers companies to establish secure, compliant environments that protect their reputations and resources. Through innovative compliance frameworks, WislPort assists organizations in navigating complex regulatory landscapes while fostering transparent, accountable workplace cultures. Headquartered in Gibralta with operations in the UK, US, Europe, LATAM and the Caribbean, WislPort is dedicated to supporting companies worldwide in their pursuit of ethical, sustainable growth.

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