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Tip-offs are by far the leading means in uncovering workplace wrongdoing.
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Employees are the leading source of tip-offs.
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Internal audits outperform tips-off in detecting occupational fraud and abuse.
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It is preferable to provide your stakeholders with one reporting avenue as opposed to multiple reporting avenues.
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Telephone hotlines outperform email reporting and web-based platforms combined.
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ISO 37002:2021 relates to Whistleblowing Management Systems Guidelines.
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The governing body, such as a Board of Directors or Trustees, has ultimate responsibility for an organization's whistleblowing program.
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The fear of retaliation or victimization is the biggest deterrent to workplace whistleblowing.
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Anonymous whistleblower reports are less credible than named whistleblower reports.
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All whistleblower reports received should be handled as allegations and must be subject to an investigation before any action is taken.
