A person within an organisation, to whom employees can report confidential matters, such as malpractice and violations of the integrity standards. The confidential adviser can also address and prevent undesirable behaviour such as bullying, harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Integrity, anonymity (if desired) and confidentiality are key elements of this arrangement. Employees must be able to contact the confidential adviser without putting themselves at risk.
Confidential adviser
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