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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


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

In today’s workplace, conversations don’t just happen in meeting rooms - they unfold across emails, messaging apps, and mobile devices. As a result, electronic communications like WhatsApp are increasingly relevant in misconduct investigations. But using this type of evidence requires careful consideration.

This session brings together a lead investigator from Safecall, a digital forensics and eDiscovery expert, and a highly experienced employment law specialist who brings deep expertise in data protection. Together, they’ll explore how electronic communications can be used effectively and responsibly in workplace investigations. While not offering legal advice, the panel will share practical insights to help attendees understand the key issues, risks, and best practices when handling digital evidence.

**What you’ll learn:**

*   What types of digital communications can be relevant in an investigation
*   How to assess the reliability, context, and authenticity of WhatsApp messages
*   Key considerations around privacy, data protection, and proportionality
*   The role of forensic tools and eDiscovery in gathering and preserving evidence
*   How to approach sensitive digital evidence with care and professionalism

**Who should attend:**

*   HR professionals
*   Internal investigators
*   Legal and compliance teams
*   Line managers and team leaders
*   Anyone involved in workplace conduct and culture


Behind the screens: navigating WhatsApp, email & other digital messages in workplace investigations

Following the success of our previous session on creating a safe and respectful workplace, this webinar takes a deeper dive into one of the most critical and sensitive aspects of workplace culture: the investigation of sexual harassment allegations.

Led by a panel of seasoned professionals - including former police officers and workplace investigators - this session will explore the practical realities of conducting fair, thorough, and trauma-informed workplace investigations. Attendees will gain valuable insights into what works, what doesn’t, and how to navigate the complexities of these cases with confidence and care.

**What you’ll learn**

*   How to approach investigations with sensitivity and impartiality
*   Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
*   The role of documentation, evidence, and confidentiality
*   Supporting both complainants and respondents throughout the process
*   Real-world lessons from experienced investigators

**Who should attend**

This session is ideal for:

*   HR professionals
*   Line managers and team leaders
*   Legal and compliance teams
*   Anyone responsible for workplace conduct and culture


The investigator’s lens: handling sexual harassment allegations with precision and care

The stakes are high. As senior decision makers, you understand the importance of taking decisive action to prevent sexual harassment within your organisation. Despite stringent rules, incidents still occur, as evidenced by a recent ACAS study revealing that 14% of employers have witnessed such misconduct.

Proactive measures are essential, but equally crucial is having robust processes to address sexual harassment when it arises. This webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and strategies to foster a safe and respectful workplace.

**Join us for this exclusive webinar to discover:**

*   Steps to reduce and identify sexual harassment in the workplace.
*   The importance of ensuring employees have accessible channels to report concerns.
*   The pivotal role of line managers in prevention and response.
*   Best practices for handling and investigating reports of sexual harassment with sensitivity and efficiency.

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your organisation’s capabilities and ensure your organisation is a model of integrity and safety. Register now to lead the change.


Creating a safe and respectful workplace: strategies to prevent and address sexual harassment

According to our recent research, 77% of whistleblowers will turn to their line managers when they suspect wrongdoing in the workplace. Many of these line managers, however, are not fully prepared to handle concerns about misconduct - and their response could be putting your organisation at risk. 

In this free webinar, we’ll explore insights from Safecall’s recent survey (delivered in partnership with People Management) and discuss the often-overlooked role that line managers play in the whistleblowing process, and the steps that organisations need to take to ensure that minimise their exposure to risk.

 Join Safecall’s Joanna Lewis (Managing Director) and Eve Maxwell (Head of Training) to learn:

*   Why line managers play a critical role in whistleblowing response
*   The risks of underprepared managers — and what they mean for your culture
*   How to strengthen your approach to manager training and support

 **Key takeaways:**

✔ Practical steps to reduce risk and improve response

✔ Insight into the gaps many organisations overlook

✔ A recording to watch back on demand


The Hidden Risk: Are Managers Failing Whistleblowers?

Join our live webinar to explore what the report reveals — and how to use those insights to strengthen trust, culture and compliance.

Every year, we take a close look at whistleblowing data from organisations across the globe. And this year, the findings reflect a continued shift in how people speak up – and how businesses respond.

In this live webinar, we’ll help you take those insights further. You’ll hear from subject experts and the Safecall team as we explore:

*   The key trends from this year’s data — and what’s behind them
*   How to use the report to benchmark your own organisation
*   What the findings tell us about culture, leadership and employee voice
*   Practical steps you can take to improve your whistleblowing and feedback processes

Whether you're focused on HR, compliance, risk or culture, this session will leave you better equipped to support your people and reduce risk in your organisation.

**What you’ll get**

✔ A free copy of the 2025 Benchmark Report

✔ Access to the webinar recording

✔ Real-world insight and actionable advice


Understanding the Whistleblowing Benchmark Report 2025: Turning insight into action for your people and your organisation

Join us for this essential and interactive session as we explore the key findings uncovered as part of our research into workplace investigations in the UK. Discover how to navigate the complexities of workplace investigations, and gain insights to ensure that your organisation’s investigations are conducted fairly and effectively.

**Topics we’ll cover:**

*   Workplace investigation insights: trends and statistics from the last 12 months
*   Key considerations: the role of investigators, case assessment, planning, interview techniques, and report preparation
*   Internal vs external investigations
*   How to avoid costly pitfalls in reputation, litigation, and staff confidence

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your organisation’s approach to whistleblowing investigations – register today!


Workplace investigations: how do you ensure they are thorough, impartial, and can stand up to scrutiny?

## What organisations must do **now** to prepare for the October 2026 prevention requirements

From October 2026, employers will face a new legal test: can you *prove* you took “all reasonable steps” to prevent sexual harassment in your workplace?

This isn’t just a policy update - it’s a fundamental shift in employer responsibility under the updated Employment Rights Act. To comply, organisations must demonstrate real, proactive action: prevention, training, trusted reporting routes, robust investigations, and clear governance.

Yet many organisations are still unclear on what “all reasonable steps” actually means in practice, and what regulators will expect to see.

In this session, our expert panel will break down the upcoming changes and share practical, actionable steps organisations need to take now. We’ll explore how culture, reporting systems, managerial capability, and independent oversight all fit into the new prevention duty, and how employers can build a defensible evidence trail ahead of the deadline.

This webinar will help HR leaders, compliance teams, and senior executives cut through the noise and understand exactly how to prepare.

**What you’ll learn:**

*   What the new Employment Rights Act prevention duty really requires
*   Why “all reasonable steps” is a legal test — and what evidence you’ll need to demonstrate it
*   The risks of inaction: rising claims, growing scrutiny, and uncapped whistleblowing compensation
*   How employee trust, reporting channels, manager capability, and investigation quality shape compliance
*   Practical steps to build a defensible, organisation‑wide framework before October 2026

**Who should attend:**

*   HR directors & people leaders
*   C-suite executives & board members
*   Compliance, risk, and legal teams
*   Internal investigators and case handlers
*   Culture, ethics, and safeguarding leads
*   Anyone responsible for employee wellbeing, organisational risk, or governance
