Empowering Action and Accountability
Fostering a culture of awareness, shared responsibility and proactive behaviour requires creating an environment where employees feel empowered, safe and responsible to speak up when they observe something concerning, unsafe, or unethical. This is vital for maintaining a healthy, compliant, and resilient organisation.
Creating a respectful and inclusive workplace is a shared responsibility. Every individual contributes to fostering a culture where concerns are welcomed and addressed constructively. This includes supporting colleagues who speak up and consistently uphold organisational policies and the code of conduct. When employees feel genuinely supported and know their concerns are taken seriously, it builds trust, strengthens organisational integrity and reinforces a culture of accountability.
A proactive workplace culture leads to:
- Improved safety and wellbeing
- Stronger employee engagement and trust
- Early detection of issues before escalation
- Reduced legal and reputational risks
Encourage your employees to identify and report suspicious, unsafe, or inappropriate behaviour. Reporting issues early supports the prevention and need for escalation and protects everyone in the workplace.
Reportable examples may include the following (below is non-exhaustive list).
- Unsafe work practices or hazards
- Harassment, bullying, or discrimination
- Fraud, theft, misuse of property or information
- Unethical conduct
- Suspicious behaviour or security concerns
- Breaches of company policy or legal obligations
