Regulators are prioritizing firm cultures marked by psychological safety, with a view to creating conditions that promote ‘speak up’ behaviors among staff who witness questionable acts and decision-making. Firms failing in this will contend with employees increasingly ready to ‘speak out’ – externally – when speaking up internally appears unwelcome or untenable.
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Jan 29, 2025Hundreds of McDonald’s workers in the UK are taking legal action over claims of workplace harassment and bullying, as reported by Business Insider.
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Sep 10, 2024Last week, Samantha Aitken, Westpac's Head of Risk and Treasury Audit, filed a lawsuit against the bank for allegedly retaliating against her after she raised concerns about fraud and other crimes in its mortgage broking subsidiary, RAMS Home Loans.
by Amy Edmondson, Stephen Scott, Paul Seabright
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