NAVEX 2025 Whistleblowing & Incident Management Benchmark Report Reveals Key Trends in Corporate Compliance
TL;DR
Private companies lead in Reports per 100 Employees and substantiation rates, indicating a more proactive approach to compliance.
NAVEX's 2025 Benchmark Report analyzes internal reporting data to provide insights for compliance officers and executives.
The report helps organizations understand cultural health, operational risks, and improve workplace civility, ultimately fostering transparent and safer environments.
Insider Trading and Political Activity saw significant increases while Product Quality and Safety declined, reflecting dynamic shifts in reporting trends.
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The release of the NAVEX 2025 Whistleblowing & Incident Management Benchmark Report marks a significant milestone in understanding corporate compliance and risk management trends. With an analysis of over 2.15 million reports from more than 4,000 organizations, the report provides a comprehensive look at the state of internal reporting systems. Notably, the data reveals that private companies experience higher reporting and substantiation rates than their public counterparts, with 1.80 Reports per 100 Employees compared to 1.10 in public companies.
One of the most striking findings is the median substantiation rate reaching a record high of 46%, suggesting that compliance programs are becoming more effective. Workplace Civility concerns continue to dominate, accounting for nearly 18% of all reports, with a substantiation frequency of 46%. This underscores the importance of fostering a respectful workplace culture to mitigate compliance risks.
For the first time, the report also delves into conflict-of-interest disclosures, analyzing nearly 144,000 cases. This analysis sheds light on the varying nature of disclosures across different levels of an organization, from individual contributors to executives. The shift in reporting channels, with digital forms now surpassing hotline calls, reflects changing preferences in how employees report misconduct.
The low substantiation rate of retaliation incidents, at just 18%, highlights a critical area for improvement. This data points to the need for more sophisticated investigation processes to address retaliation complaints effectively. The insights from the NAVEX report are invaluable for compliance officers and executives aiming to enhance their organization's risk and compliance strategies.
For those interested in deeper analysis, NAVEX is hosting a webinar on March 20, featuring experts like Jane Norberg and Carrie Penman. This event will provide further discussion on the report's findings and their implications for the future of compliance programs. More information can be found at https://navex.com.
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