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Conflicts of interest are a pervasive challenge in today's world. They occur when an individual's personal interests or relationships interfere with their ability to make objective and impartial decisions in their professional capacity. It is a serious issue that can compromise the integrity of organisations, government agencies, and businesses, leading to financial loss, harm to …
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Reviewing evidence following a whistleblowing investigation requires a careful and systematic approach to ensure that all relevant information is considered and analyzed objectively. Here are some steps that can help you review evidence effectively: Gather all relevant evidence: Before reviewing evidence, you need to ensure that you have collected all the relevant information, including documents, …
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The Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) measures the perceived levels of public sector corruption worldwide, ranking countries from 0 to 100, with 0 being highly corrupt and 100 being very clean. The index is based on expert assessments and surveys of business people. The higher the score, the more transparent the government is perceived …
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Speaking Up for Truth and Justice: A Historical Look at the Evolution of WhistleblowingWhistleblowing, which refers to individuals who disclose information about wrongdoing, illegal activities, or unethical behaviour within organisations, has a long and rich history that spans across different cultures and societies. From ancient times to the modern era, whistleblowing has played a critical …
An external whistleblowing service is a third-party service that provides a secure and confidential channel for employees to report concerns about potential wrongdoing or ethical violations in the workplace. Here are some of the benefits of using an external whistleblowing service: Confidentiality: One of the key benefits of an external whistleblowing service is that it …
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The new 2022 Act continues the 2000 Act’s purpose, which is to facilitate the disclosure and investigation of serious wrongdoing in the workplace, and to provide protection for employees and other workers who report concerns. The 2022 Act addresses the following issues and improvements from the 2000 Act: extending the definition of serious wrongdoing to …
We refer to an article dated 10 May 2022 titled “Government Bolsters Protection For Whistleblowers". According to Minister for the Public Service Chris Hipkins "Significant improvements are being made in New Zealand workplaces to better protect whistleblowers. The Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers) Act 2022 replaces the Protected Disclosures Act 2000. It is more people-focused …
Extract: If a bill does not say “Amendment” in its title it is either: Entirely new law on a previously unlegislated area, or It plans to so completely rewrite an existing act that calling it an amendment would be misleading. For example this week Parliament looks likely to approve the Protected Disclosures (Protection of Whistleblowers) Bill. …
As reported from the Education and Workforce Committee from Parliament, the bill had its second reading in Parliament this day, the 9th November 2021. There was widespread support amongst the major parties for the Bill and it now goes before the Committee of the Whole House. Following that, the Bill will go back before Parliament …
We refer to an article dated 10 July 2021 titled "How to avoid a whistleblower crisis" written by Daniel Laufer, PhD, MBA, who is an Associate Professor of Marketing at Victoria University of Wellington, and an expert in Crisis Management. This article is a timely reminder about the importance of having an external Whistleblowing platform …
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