Common whistleblowing mistakes

Common whistleblowing mistakes

From MFMac: Employment Law by MFMac

April 29, 2026 · 30 min

About this episode

The episode discusses effective whistleblowing processes and the challenges organizations face, featuring insights from Rebecca Linford of Protect.

Host David Hossack is joined by Rebecca Linford from Protect , the UK's leading whistleblowing charity, to discuss how organisations can introduce effective whistleblowing processes and what can get in the way of these working well in practice. The episode highlights Protect's support for employers, including practical guidance and training opportunities for organisations looking to strengthen their approach to whistleblowing. You may also wish to explore a previous podcast episode on this topic: Talkin' bout my generation – age and impact on attitude to whistleblowing.

People in this episode

Host: David Hossack

Guest: Rebecca Linford

Topics covered

  • whistleblowing
  • employment law
  • organizational processes
  • support for employers
  • training opportunities

Keywords

  • whistleblowing
  • employment law
  • Protect
  • organizational support
  • training

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Protect

Places: UK

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