In this episode we discuss how leaders of registered organisations can model ethical behaviour and encourage people to speak up against misconduct. Our Executive Director Chris Enright shares his experience of handling whistleblower matters and provides strategies and examples to assist organisations to effectively resolve matters themselves.
Creating an environment of trust and safety is crucial to developing a speak-up culture in workplaces and organisations. Registered organisations have much to benefit when their officers, employees and members feel respected and confident to speak up about issues that concern them. A speak-up culture can have a positive influence on morale and help organisations to prevent minor issues becoming bigger problems.
ROCpod was a monthly podcast created by the Registered Organisations Commission, which is now abolished. The obligations for registered organisations remain unchanged, with the functions transferred to the Fair Work Commission as the regulator from 6 March 2023. If you need further information please contact the Fair Work Commission on 1300 341 665 or email regorgs@fwc.gov.au.
02:08 What is a 'speak up' culture
04:29 How organisations can develop a 'speak up' culture
06:40 A whistleblower policy
11:15 The investigation process
16:17 Protection against reprisals
17:49 How to make a protected disclosure with the ROC
ROCpod was the official podcast of the Registered Organisations Commission. It is copyright to the Commonwealth of Australia. The opinions expressed in ROCpod are the opinions of the particular speaker and not necessarily the opinions of the regulator.
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