Encouraging whistleblowers will pay off in long run for companies
EOH, which is going through a credibility crisis, is setting an example with its policy of openness for employees
Something has clearly gone awry in some SA workplaces, but how many? Is it that we just happen to know about the goings-on at, say, Bosasa and VBS, but that similar behaviour is taking place at other companies too? These are questions business leaders should be asking themselves. Those who maintain an “ignorance is bliss” attitude have fundamentally misread the historical moment we are living through. Those who respond with openness may feel the heat at first, but with the right intentions and steadfast ethical leadership will benefit from increased trust in future. EOH, which is going through the sort of credibility crisis that haunts all executives’ nightmares, has opted for the latter approach of openness. It has a long road still to walk, but has begun it with the right sort of attitude, accompanied by a crucial practical step: launching a whistleblowing facility for employees. It was reported in February that EOH has invited its entire employee base to utilise a new whistleblow...
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