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The benefits of trust in a whistleblowing program can prove invaluable to organizations.

This article is part of the EY Global Integrity Report 2024.

In brief:

• New whistleblowing legislation around the world is improving safeguards but attitudes toward integrity and conduct are slow to change.
• Despite enhanced protection policies, 54% of respondents who reported wrongdoing said they felt under pressure not to report.
• Trust, awareness, training and communications, and enabling technology are vital to a whistleblowing program embedded into the global compliance strategy.

Whistleblowing protection mechanisms promote integrity, accountability and ethical practices within organizations and society. They’re potent tools that empower individuals to speak up against misconduct and unethical behavior. These mechanisms also serve as crucial safeguards against corruption, fraud and other forms of wrongdoing — provided they are properly implemented and respected within an organization.

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