Workplaces still lack whistleblower safeguards

Two-thirds of workplaces still have no systems in place for workers who become whistleblowers — more than two years after new laws set out the procedures and protections that should apply.

One in three bosses say they would not encourage an employee to report a wrongdoing in the public interest where the disclosure might harm the private interests of their organisation.

Fewer than half of employees, meanwhile, feel safe reporting a concern or believe their employer would act on their disclosure.