Whistle blowing is the act of calling attention to intolerable circumstances relating to IFSS’s activities, by notifying someone who can do something about it.

Definition of whistle blowing  
Whistle blowing is the act of calling attention to intolerable circumstances relating to IFSS’s activities, by notifying someone who can do something about it.

There are many questions related to this topic:
How should you — both as manager and as a colleague — deal with irregularities that occur within the organization? How and in what way should one report these irregularities? To whom should one report? What should be done if nothing changes? A culture of responsible attitudes and actions 
At IFSS, all employees are invited to contribute to an open discussion about responsible attitudes and actions in a constructive and non-bureaucratic way.

Fostering a culture in which people dare to raise difficult subjects does not come about all by itself. It requires both brave employees and skilled managers to enhance such a culture.

Blowing the whistle in IFSS

A lot of conflicts arise when you discover serious circumstances. Your own interests — including your future with IFSS — must be maintained, along with concern for the future reputation of the organization.

At the same time, you have a professional responsibility to your superior.

It is IFSS’s responsibility to ensure that whistle-blowers are well taken care of internally, meaning that the person must not be punished, directly or indirectly.

On the other hand, anyone blowing the whistle without a proper reason or to harm a person or the organization will be subject to disciplinary procedures. You don’t need proof of your suspicions, but all concern must be made in good faith.

It is preferable to file your report in writing. That is the best way of documenting a whistle-blowing situation.

It is important to have proper facts and to be as certain as possible about the fundamental facts of the case.