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Speak Up

  • 25 Minutes
  • For all staff
  • jurisdiction UK

A strong speak up culture depends on staff raising concerns when they see misconduct, and on the organisation removing the reasons they stay quiet. This 25-minute course helps staff recognise the benefits and challenges of a speak up culture, appreciate what psychological safety means and why it matters, and identify the barriers that stop concerns being raised.

Most serious failures were known about internally before they became public. The information existed; the route for it did not feel safe. Formal whistleblowing channels only catch what has already escalated. Building the everyday willingness to raise something small is what prevents it becoming something large, and it gives your governance arrangements a genuine early warning function.

objectives

What you’ll learn in
this course

  • Recognise the benefits and challenges of a speak up culture
  • Appreciate what psychological safety is and why it matters in creating the right culture
  • Identify indicators of psychological safety
  • Overcome barriers and speak up to protect our business and reduce the risk of harm to colleagues, customers and markets
  • Recognise best practice and how to support colleagues

Hear from our customers

I cannot overstate how happy with are with Skillcast. They are prompt, attentive, patient and always so good humoured. The teams work seamlessly, and there is always someone to cover in the absence of a team member. I am always impressed and very happy to work with the team.

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Your questions, answered

How can I support employees in reporting sexual harassment incidents?

Our Whistleblowing Register tool provides a secure, anonymous platform for reporting incidents confidentially and safeguarding sensitive information while enabling prompt HR and compliance responses.

Can I track incidents related to Diversity and Inclusion?

Our compliance breach register allows you to track incidents like discrimination, harassment, or policy non-compliance. This tool securely documents each case, providing a confidential audit trail for monitoring and accountability.

How can I measure and improve employee wellbeing in relation to health and safety?

Our Employee Wellbeing Survey helps you assess factors affecting employee health, including stress, mental wellbeing, and physical health. This anonymous survey provides valuable insights to inform wellbeing initiatives and create a healthier, more supportive work environment.

Additional actions clients should consider:

  1. Policy Attestations - companies should update relevant policies and get them re-attested by staff (we can help with our Policy Hub).
  2. Registers: a register to record and act on harassment incidents.
  3. Create safe reporting channels for employees to raise concerns confidentially.
  4. Anti-Harassment Survey: conduct anonymous surveys to collect staff experiences that may otherwise go unreported (anonymity is critical in such surveys).
  5. Training 360: to record in-person anti-harassment training delivered by HR or line managers.