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Whistleblower hotlines connect employees to management A whistleblower hotline is an important method of connecting your employees with management in order to gain a holistic understanding of a company's workplace culture. In the past, the word 'whistleblower' had many negative connotations associated with it. The word would be associated with snitch, rat, traitor. The list went on. Essentially, whistleblowers were considered a person nobody wanted to be associated with. There may still be a little noise or confusion around the word, but generally, society understands that whistleblowers play an important role in keeping a company and its management accountable for proper and safe business conduct.

Consider hiring a whistleblower Whistleblowers have often been placed in a category of 'trouble makers' - those who stir up trouble and cause inconveniences for companies. Yet, we have shifted our perceptions of whistleblowers considerably, to the point where companies are beginning to (and many have) recognize the value that whistleblowers bring to the table. This post will explore reasons why companies should consider hiring a whistleblower. These are words that were not typically spoken together in the past. Let's change the narrative. Embracing transparency and empowering individuals who speak-up can lead to a stronger organizational culture, improved ethics, and enhanced operational efficiency.

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