The silent risk: why employee voice is your most overlooked compliance tool

In today’s workplace, misconduct isn’t always loud - it’s often hidden in plain sight. Employees witness unfair treatment, bullying, and unsafe practices, yet many choose silence over speaking up. Why? Because trust in reporting systems is fragile, and fear of consequences is real.

This session brings together experts in whistleblowing, workplace investigations, and organisational culture to explore the silent risks that threaten compliance, reputation, and employee wellbeing. Drawing on new data from over 2,000 UK employees, the panel will unpack why employee voice is often overlooked - and how organisations can turn silence into strategic advantage.

The panel will share practical insights to help HR leaders and senior executives build cultures of trust where employees feel safe to speak up - and where their voices lead to real change.

What you’ll learn:

• What employees are really seeing, hearing, and suspecting - but not reporting
• Why trust in reporting systems is breaking down - and what to do about it
• The emotional and strategic risks of silence in the workplace
• How independent whistleblowing services can strengthen compliance and culture
• Practical steps to build psychological safety and drive meaningful change

Who should attend:

• HR leaders and business partners
• C-suite executives and board members
• Internal investigators and compliance teams
• Culture and ethics champions
• Anyone responsible for employee wellbeing and organisational risk