Speaking Up
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The Helpline Chronicles
We recognize that not everyone fancies themselves a writer, so we've done the hard part and created this plug-and-play template for real life scenarios. Since the helpline is uncharted territory for many folks, uncertainty about what happens after they...
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The right place
Assure your employees they can raise ethics or compliance concerns, even if they're not 100% sure they're right—they just need to be coming from the right place.
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Video: Non-retaliation for Managers
In this short, targeted training video (0:44), managers will learn how they should address employee concerns to encourage speaking up and prevent retaliation claims. We’ll guide them through how to react when an employee raises a concern using...
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Video: 7 myths about speaking up (and the truth)
Bust those myths about speaking up with this short, targeted training video (2:09), where 7 pesky misconceptions are addressed head-on with straightforward language and eye-catching illustrations. From “my job will be negatively impacted,”...
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Video: Has an employee come to you with a concern?
It's gonna happen—I mean, it's what you've trained them to do!—employees are gonna go to their managers with potential ethics concerns. Here's the question: Are your managers prepared for it? They are if they have this short, targeted...
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Video: How to speak up and handle tough conversations
Tough conversations are inevitable! But you know what shouldn’t be? Handling them poorly. Equip your teams with the soft skills they need to engage in tough conversations with this short video (1:42). This video uses contrasting examples to guide...
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Video: How to speak up when you’re a bystander
Give employees the confidence they need to intervene when they see or hear something that doesn’t seem right. This short, targeted training video (1:23) empowers your employees to take action by telling them: (1) How to prepare to respond, (2) What...
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Video: Stuck with a Tough Decision?
This short training video (1:14) frames ethical decision-making in super practical terms, focusing on how people actually think instead of vague hypotheticals or academic philosophies. We’ll guide your employees through a simple five-question...
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Video: What does the ethics and compliance team do?
In this short, targeted training video (0:56), employees will learn how the E&C team puts your organizational values into practice. We'll cover the "why" of training and policies, your role in overseeing the helpline, and your responsibility...
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Video: What happens when I contact the helpline?
This short, targeted training video (1:20), will transform even the most reticent employee into one that’s 100% comfy with contacting the helpline. This video covers the basics, from what info to share with the helpline, to what happens after a...
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Video: When to escalate concerns to compliance
Take the confusion out of escalating concerns with this short, targeted training video (1:30). In less than two minutes, brief your managers and HR on the key indicators for when an issue should be raised to Compliance. From illegal activity to harmful...
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Spread the word that your company's ethics, legal, and compliance teams are ready and willing to help.
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What concerns should I report to the helpline?
Sometimes employees aren’t sure what issues they should raise through your helpline so you get everything from “so-and-so walks around barefoot in the office” to “I think my manager might be committing fraud.” This...
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What does "in good faith" mean?
Show your employees that a sincere belief that what you're saying is true is reason enough to come forward.
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What does the Ethics and Compliance team do?
Next time you’re at a party and someone asks you what you do, hand them this! Okay, maybe don’t—that’s kinda weird, but you can use this inspiring infographic to to teach employees what the Ethics and Compliance team...
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What happens to information I share with the compliance helpline?
Why’s it so scary in the dark? Because you can’t see what’s in it—duh! Shed some light on the unknown with this illuminating Helpline infographic. It breaks down who sees Helpline reports, why, and how to remain completely...
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What happens when I contact the helpline?
The hotline isn’t a black box. Take the mystery out of how the helpline process works with this easy explainer—you’ll show your people exactly how compliance reporting works, step-by-step, before they make the call. This is meant to...
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What happens when you contact the helpline?
The helpline isn’t a black box. Use this quick-hit graphic to show your employees what to expect before they make the call. Need to go into more detail? Check out "What happens when I contact the helpline?"
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The helpline isn’t a black box. Use this quick-hit graphic to show your employees what to expect before they make the call. Need to go into more detail? Check out "What happens when I contact the helpline?"
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What to do when an employee raises a concern
So, your employees feel comfortable raising concerns to management. Good! Your speak-up culture is on the right track for success. But wait, have you trained your managers on how to handle these delicate conversations? Prime your managers with the...
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When managers should escalate concerns to Compliance
We love it when leadership takes ownership of compliance, but what happens when they try to handle big-deal issues all on their own? Don’t leave ‘em in the dark wondering when they should loop you in. With this guide, they’ll know...
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When should you raise a compliance issue?
This decision tree quickly helps employees determine the right time to raise concerns—and how to do it. You want your people to speak up, but they don’t want to bother the wrong person or feel like they’re whining. This aid walks...
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