Transparency International is an international organization, an NGO, that strives for a society free of bribery and corruption. Most cases of corruption come to light through whistleblowers. That’s why Transparency International also works hard to ensure that whistleblowers and their reports are treated properly.
Last year, Transparency International, with the support of the European Union, published a self-test regarding the handling of (reports from) whistleblowers. In developing it, careful consideration was given to the ISO standard for whistleblower management systems. The self-test can be used by all types of organizations, whether in the public or private sector and everything in between. Many aspects that we cover in our trainings are covered, such as:
- Who all may report?
- What channels are available for this?
- How will this be communicated?
- How is the whistleblower’s identity protected?
- Can reports also be made anonymously?
- Who receives these notifications and who follows them up?
- Do these individuals discuss their findings with the highest body in the organization?
- Are whistleblowers well protected?
- Is this clearly communicated?
- Is the subsequent career progression of reporters tracked?
- How does leadership contribute to a good “speak up” culture?
- Is monitored how employees perceive this?
In total, the self-test consists of 130 questions. If you can answer a resounding “yes” to more than 110 questions, let’s hear from you, maybe we can organize something together sometime. And if you are wondering what is meant by a question or how to set it up, feel free to contact us as well.
The self-assessment is available here, for now only in English.
