For 30 years, Protect has been the trusted partner of thousands of individuals and hundreds of organisations across all sectors. We champion open cultures where staff feel empowered to speak up against wrongdoing, serving as ‘an early warning’ risk management tool that can help prevent damage to lives and livelihoods.

Why is whistleblowing crucial for your organisation?

Having robust whistleblowing arrangements is a necessity. It provides your employees with a safe and secure way to report any unethical or illegal activities they encounter. Our Whistleblowing Masterclasses will give you a comprehensive understanding of how to implement an effective whistleblowing setup within your organisation, ensuring a culture of transparency, accountability, and trust.

What does the Handling a Whistleblowing Concern Masterclass cover?

During this comprehensive Whistleblowing Masterclass you will unlock a wealth of knowledge, including:

• An overview of whistleblowing and why it is important, a review of the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 (PIDA), including an overview of the most recent legislative changes.
• Best practices for handling whistleblowers and addressing the concerns they raise, empowering you to navigate these crucial situations with confidence.
• The opportunity to consider your and your organisation's current handling practices and gain insights on how to enhance their effectiveness.

Who should attend?

If you're responsible for setting up or overseeing whistleblowing arrangements or involved in any part of handling a concern in your organisation, this masterclass is designed for you. Whether you are part of the Internal Audits team, HR, Legal function, hold a Speak Up role, or are a line manager then our Masterclass will equip you with the expertise you need.

Learn from the best in the field

Our masterclasses are led by highly skilled Legal Advisers and member of our expert Advice Team. The Protect team possesses in-depth knowledge of the legal rights whistleblowers have at work, enabling them to guide you through the intricacies of this vital subject matter.

Testimonials

"Both presenters did a great job of engaging the attendees. They both were very knowledgeable on the subject and made a 2 hour session not feel like 2 hours! Thank you" - Manufacturing attendee

"Well structured and organised" - Distillery attendee

"Liked the use of case studies, really provides a practical application of the information" - Finance attendee