Whistleblowers help keep non-profit organizations honest and transparent. It's important to protect these individuals to make sure they feel safe reporting wrongdoing. Several strategies can be used to help protect whistleblowers effectively. Develop clear policies...
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Whistleblower
Another employee blows the whistle on Boeing
Longtime Boeing engineer Sam Salehpour recently raised concerns about the safety of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner and 777 jets, accusing the company of taking shortcuts in their construction. Salehpour claimed that these shortcuts could potentially shorten the life of the...
How to stay anonymous when blowing the whistle
Blowing the whistle on corporate wrongdoing can feel like a risky proposition. When coming forward, there is often the understandable fear of repercussions. Individuals suddenly in the crosshairs may inherently want to seek retribution. Fortunately, anonymity gives...
A whistleblower’s stand against Boeing
John Barnett, a former Boeing employee, made headlines for his stance as a whistleblower against his former employer. Barnett, who retired in 2017 after 32 years with Boeing, worked as a quality manager at the North Charleston plant in South Carolina. On March 8,...
Coping with unsupportive coworkers when you are a whistleblower
Becoming a whistleblower requires speaking up about wrongdoing or unsafe practices in the workplace. It is important to consider that when you take on this role, you may encounter unsupportive coworkers. Dealing with this challenging situation requires resilience and...
4 common misconceptions concerning whistleblowers
Whistleblowers play an undeniable role in exposing wrongdoing within organizations. However, many mistaken notions surround the act of whistleblowing. Such beliefs may discourage insiders from coming forward. Clearing up the most frequent misunderstandings will...
How the False Claims Act provides protection for whistleblowers
The False Claims Act is an important legal tool for safeguarding whistleblowers who expose fraud, waste and abuse against the government. Enacted during the Civil War era, the False Claims Act encourages those with knowledge of fraudulent activities to come forward...
Workplace violations that can lead to whistleblowing
In every workplace, staff must follow certain rules to ensure the safety and well-being of all employees. However, violations often occur, leading to various consequences. In the event of a violation, workplace whistleblowers can inform the necessary authorities to...
Can you request a whistleblower investigation without proof?
Concerns about ethics in your organization may lead you to consider requesting a whistleblower investigation. However, obtaining concrete proof of wrongdoing is often easier said than done. Whistleblowing certainly plays an invaluable role in maintaining transparency...
Can a vendor blow the whistle on another company?
In Michigan, vendors often find themselves in a unique position where they witness various aspects of their clients' operations. But what happens when a vendor suspects unethical or illegal behavior from one of their clients? Can they blow the whistle on them?...