SpeakUp mentioned in The Wall Street Journal on corporate whistleblowing hotlines

In the wake of the recent dismissal of Nestlé's CEO, the Wall Street Journal  ran a thoughtful look at the modern whistleblowing ecosystem and how trusted hotlines (with SpeakUp mentioned) are changing corporate accountability. It’s a reminder that the goal isn’t catching headlines but catching risk early, resolving issues fairly, and reinforcing that rules apply to everyone. Read the WSJ article →

Key highlights

• Early warning beats crisis response. Confidential channels surface concerns—harassment, fraud, safety—before they escalate, giving leaders time to investigate and course-correct.
• Independence builds trust. Third-party hotlines and clear escalation paths help reporters feel safe and help boards act with confidence.
• Transparency signals values. When companies communicate the process and outcomes (appropriately), employees see that integrity isn’t optional—even for senior leaders.
• Data turns signals into action. Trend reporting across cases, categories, and regions helps prevent repeat issues and target training where it matters.

What “good” looks like

• Multiple safe intake options (web, phone, app) with named or anonymous reporting.
• Two-way communication and clear SLAs from first intake to case closure.
• Board-level visibility for sensitive matters, with independent investigation when needed.
• Always-on, multilingual access and trauma-informed handling.
• Consistent remediation and feedback loops so people see that speaking up leads to change.

Our point of view

At SpeakUp, we’re proud to support organizations that show (through actions, not slogans) that no one is above the rules. When you make it easy and safe to raise a hand, you don’t just reduce risk; you strengthen culture, protect people, and earn trust from employees, customers, and investors.

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