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Whiss: Case Study

Reporting Fraud through Whiss Background Paul (not his real name) is a junior employee at a mid-sized financial services company. Over the past few weeks, he noticed irregularities in the behaviour of his colleague, Mark (not his real name), a senior account manager. Mark had been managing a high-profile client, a small business owner named … Read more

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Why Speaking Up Matters: The Importance of Whistleblowing

In any workplace, a culture of transparency and integrity is crucial for both organisational success and employee wellbeing. However, situations arise where individuals witness unethical behaviour, misconduct, or practices that conflict with organisational values or societal norms. In these moments, the decision to speak up can be challenging. Yet, whistleblowers play a vital role in … Read more

Why implement an Whistleblowing Service..?

As more organisations look to implement an whistleblowing service, Life & Progress is seeing an uplift in the number of enquiries we are getting.  Implementing a whistleblowing service within an organisation can offer several important benefits, including but not limited to: Early Detection of Misconduct: Whistleblowing services provide a mechanism for employees to report unethical … Read more

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Case Study: Employee Contacting the GP Support Service About Anxiety and High Blood Pressure Readings

Background Phillip, a 47-year-old employee working in a technical maintenance role, lives alone and has recently been feeling increasingly anxious. Over the past few weeks, he has experienced episodes of restlessness, racing thoughts, and difficulty sleeping. After purchasing a home blood pressure monitor, several high readings caused further worry, leading to increased monitoring and growing ... Read more
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How Managers Can Promote the EAP Within Their Team

An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) is most effective when employees know it exists, understand how it works, and feel comfortable using it. Managers play an important role in helping raise awareness of the service within their teams. By regularly promoting the EAP and normalising conversations around wellbeing, managers can help ensure employees know where to ... Read more

The Role of Whistleblowing in Hybrid and Remote Workplaces

The workplace has changed. Hybrid and remote working models are now part of everyday life for many organisations. While flexibility brings clear benefits, improved work-life balance, wider talent pools, and reduced commuting stress, it also changes how culture, oversight, and communication function. When teams are no longer physically together, visibility reduces. And when visibility reduces, ... Read more
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