FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
What is an Employee Ethics line?
An Ethics Line or Corporate Intelligence System is a communication system that enables employee’s to anonymously report activities that place the corporation at risk from a civil, ethical, or criminal standpoint.
Why is this necessary?
Its necessary in order to meet compliance requirements relative to sexual harassment and discrimination, and to deter theft and events such as workplace violence and fraud. Some instances it can be required for non-profits (accreditation compliance) or public companies (Sarbanes Oxley).
Why can’t a company or nonprofit, do it themselves?
A third party is recommended by most legal and compliance experts. It can help with the liability of the organization.
Can it be proven that and employee ethics line will reduce liability?
Yes. As a matter of fact, there are many cases that show when an employer utilized their own internal method of reporting, it was proven in court that the aggrieved employee was not afforded a ‘non-biased and without fear of reprisal’ method of reporting.
Why is it imperative to have such a system in place?
In today’s modern world it is extremely difficult for an employer to know everything they need to know about their employees. By providing a conduit for information, the employer receives two tangible benefits. The main benefit is the satisfaction of compliance requirements that help provide freedom from negative judgement. The second benefit is the flow of information that improves corporate ethics and reduces loss.
` Is there cost savings associated with this system?
Yes. From a prevention standpoint, millions of dollars in judgements have been averted. From a loss standpoint, costs associated with loss and theft has been reduced up to 22%.
Do you Offer Custom reporting Solutions?
Yes. If your organization needs a specialty reporting service, we have long experience building solutions to fit your needs. We have worked with Cities, Schools, Non-profits, businesses, and Government Organizations.
Major reasons organizations use Security Voice
- Economical way to resolve compliance issues
- Protection against sexual harassment issues
- Protection against discrimination issues
- Provides tangible cost savings in loss reduction dollars
- Deterrent to theft, fraud, and criminal activity
- Provides conduit of information between organization and employees
- Prevents unwarranted and unwanted events from occurring
- Identifies formerly unknown variables and risks
- Increases corporate comfort level
- Custom builds of reporting solutions