What is Money Laundering?
Money laundering is the term used to describe the act of disguising illegal money to make it seem like it came from a different – and legitimate – source. Criminals make the proceeds of crime appear to be legally obtained in order to get away with their crime and avoid raising suspicion. Without money laundering, criminals […]
How to Set a Secure Password
Passwords are possibly the first thing that come to mind when we think of maintaining privacy whilst online. Whether it’s our social media profiles, online bank accounts, or our internet devices themselves – everything seems to have the same first line of defence. The number of password-protected accounts and devices we use means that the […]
What is Whistleblowing?
What is whistleblowing? ‘Whistleblowing’ is when a worker provides certain types of information which has come to their attention, usually to the employer or a regulator, to raise a concern about danger or illegality that affects others. The disclosure may be about the alleged wrongful conduct of the employer, a colleague, client, or any third […]
What is Whistleblowing Training?
Whistleblowing is by no means a new phenomenon; however, the whistleblowing culture is rapidly gathering momentum. It involves workers reporting wrongdoing that they believe has or will damage the public. It is beneficial for organisations to nurture a whistleblowing culture in which employees feel at ease disclosing their concerns. Employees that trust they will not […]
What is Whistleblowing in Schools?
Related Courses Whistleblowing is where workers report wrongdoing at work, in order to protect the public. Whilst blowing the whistle can be daunting, whistleblowers have received increased protection in order to encourage a whistleblowing culture. It is a beneficial practice as it allows the detection of fraud and misconduct within schools which benefits all. Whistleblowers […]
What is Whistleblowing in Health and Social Care?
Our Whistleblowing courses Whistleblowing is where staff report concerns about wrongdoing, most commonly seen at work. It is seen across all industry sectors and is gathering momentum as an increased emphasis on transparency sweeps through society. The following types of concerns can be classified as whistleblowing: Unsafe patient care Poor clinical practice Failure to properly […]
What is Whistleblowing in Childcare?
Our whistleblowing courses Whistleblowing is where someone in an organisation passes on information about misconduct within the organisation that they believe has or will damage the public. Whistleblowing occurs in all types of organisations and across all sectors; childcare is no exception. Childcare services include childminders and nurseries. Children are especially vulnerable to harm, so […]
What is Whistleblowing in Business?
Related Courses Whistleblowing is the reporting of wrongdoing by workers. Whistleblowing can either be internal or external. Internal whistleblowing is where workers report concerns to your business directly. This can benefit the subsequent investigation and management of misconduct. External whistleblowing, on the other hand, involves workers reporting their concerns to an external body. Promoting whistleblowing […]
What is Citizens Advice?
Citizens Advice (previously known as the Citizens Advice Bureau) aims to provide advice to people facing problems and to guide policymakers. Advice is free, independent, confidential and impartial, meaning the service is very approachable. Advice is offered on subjects ranging from benefits and debt to immigration and whistleblowing. They can assist with legal and employment […]
What is a Whistleblowing Policy?
Whistleblowing involves the reporting of wrongdoing that has, or could, negatively impact the public. Whistleblowers are workers and the misconduct is typically witnessed at work. A whistleblowing policy outlines an organisation’s stance on whistleblowing and offers instruction to workers who are considering blowing the whistle. The law does not demand that employers have a whistleblowing […]
