The benefits of using Stopline as an external whistleblower service provider

Using Stopline as an external whistleblower service is often considered better than internal reporting for several reasons.

Firstly, an external whistleblower service (Stopline) provides greater anonymity and confidentiality for the whistleblower. By using an independent third-party service, like us, the whistleblower can feel more secure in reporting any wrongdoing without fear of retaliation or retribution from their employer or colleagues.

Secondly, our whistleblower services have greater expertise and resources in handling whistleblowing cases. We have established processes and procedures for investigating and managing reports of wrongdoing, which can lead to more effective and efficient investigations.

Thirdly, Stopline service can provide an objective and independent perspective on the situation, which can be valuable in ensuring that the report is taken seriously and investigated thoroughly. Internal reporting systems can sometimes be biased or influenced by organizational culture, making it difficult to ensure that reports are investigated thoroughly and without bias.

Finally, our team will help to build trust in the reporting process. Employees are more likely to report any wrongdoing if they believe that their reports will be taken seriously and that the process is fair and transparent.

In summary, using Stopline as an external whistleblower service can provide greater anonymity and confidentiality, greater expertise and resources, an objective and independent perspective, and help to build trust in the reporting process. This can lead to more effective and efficient investigations and a more ethical and accountable organizational culture.

Andrew McLeish

Andrew McLeish is the CEO and Managing Director of Stopline Pty Ltd, Australia’s first dedicated whistleblower hotline service, and the Founder of Make a Report Pty Ltd, a secure, cloud-based reporting and case management platform. With more than 25 years of experience in corporate governance, whistleblower reporting, and workplace investigations, Andrew is a nationally recognised authority in integrity services and compliance.

Since Stopline was founded in 2001, Andrew has led the delivery of whistleblower services to over 500 organisations across government, corporate, and not-for-profit sectors, managing thousands of confidential disclosures each year. Drawing on over two decades of insight and client feedback, Andrew designed and built the Make a Report platform to align with key legislative requirements - such as the Corporations Act, Public Interest Disclosure Act, and the Treasury Laws Amendment (Enhancing Whistleblower Protections) Act 2019 - as well as national and international standards including AS 8001:2021 – Fraud and Corruption Control, ISO 37001 – Anti-Bribery Management Systems, and ISO 37002 – Whistleblowing Management Systems.

He is a trusted advisor to boards, executives, and compliance leaders, known for his practical, ethical, and strategic approach to addressing complex matters involving misconduct, fraud, and corporate wrongdoing.

https://www.stopline.com.au
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