Findians Editorial 27.09.2021
We ran into a problem with a company working at our premises where the local management had done various things which were a gross violation of good business ethics. This lasted over a period of over a year. We kept all the records and were wondering how to handle this issue.
As a chance we decided to visit the website of the company. To our surprise we found a section on their home page which was called "Whistleblower".
Intrigued, we went to find this message from the company:
"Our company strives to maintain an open business environment and high business ethics. We value safety and respect for everyone affected by our business. You have an important role to play in our success.
Reporting provides an opportunity to report suspected misconduct that is inconsistent with our values and practices. Our notification service is an early warning system to reduce risks. It is an important tool for promoting high ethical standards and maintaining the trust of our customers and citizens.
As a general rule, we recommend contacting the director of our organization. If you feel you may not be open with your information, we offer the opportunity to report your concerns anonymously.
Alerts can be used to express concern about something that is not in line with our values and ethical rules and that can seriously affect the life or health of our organization or an individual.
You do not have to prove your doubts, but all reports must be made in good faith.
All messages will be treated confidentially."'
We were shocked to see such an approach by the company. We submitted our entire case to them, with details of our contacts. Let us see what transpires as a result.
We really value this step by a company. We do hope that such an approach will become more commonplace in the industrial, and especially the service, sector.
Kudos to this company. (The name of the company will be supplied after resolution of this matter.)
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