Give HR teams the tools to handle sensitive workplace issues properly

HR teams are on the frontline of bullying and harassment. Whispli provides a safe, confidential way for employees to speak up, while helping organisations manage sensitive cases fairly and consistently.

Encourage employees to speak up early
Handle sensitive cases with consistency and empathy
Protect people while reducing organisational risk

Create a safe process for employees and for the organisation

Meet employer's duty of care obligations

Support workplace safety and labour law requirements (e.g. EU Directive 89/391/EEC, ILO standards).

Demonstrate appropriate prevention and response

Show that reports are handled through defined, documented processes as required by employment law.

Protect personal and sensitive employee data

Manage cases in line with GDPR and employment data protection obligations.

Reduce retaliation and litigation risk

Apply non-retaliation and confidentiality principles aligned with whistleblower protection frameworks (e.g. EU Whistleblower Directive).

Key capabilities built
for real-world HR investigations

Confidential speak-up channels employees actually use

Offer secure web, mobile and hotline reporting options that protect anonymity and lower the barrier to reporting sensitive workplace issues.

Early signal detection with Whispli Pulse

Use confidential pulse surveys to surface emerging tensions, inappropriate behaviours or trust gaps before they escalate into formal cases.

Inclusive reporting beyond employees

Allow contractors, interns or external parties to raise concerns, giving HR broader visibility into workplace behaviour and risk areas.

Trauma-aware case handling

Structure investigations with controlled access, clear timelines and documented steps to ensure respectful, consistent handling of sensitive situations.

Secure follow-up without exposing identity

Communicate confidentially with reporters via Whispli Safe Inbox, enabling clarification and support without email or identity leakage.

Clear documentation for HR governance

Automatically capture actions, decisions and outcomes to support internal governance, audits and employee relations reviews.

Outcomes organisations achieve with Whispli for bullying and harassment

Earlier intervention

Employees speak up sooner, allowing HR to address issues before they escalate.

Fairer and more consistent handling

Clear processes reduce bias, uncertainty and inconsistency across cases.

Restored confidence in workplace processes

Employees see that concerns are handled discreetly, consistently and fairly, reinforcing confidence in internal processes and leadership accountability.

Empowering global organisations with higher engagement and stronger compliance outcomes

Organisations trust us
300
+

More than 300 companies, organisations and education institutions rely on Whispli to run their global speak up programs.

Countries
60
+

Whispli has been deployed in over 60 countries, demonstrating its flexibility and ease of configuration.

Languages
70
+

With no language barriers, Whispli empowers everyone to speak up confidently.

Industry
Retail - Sporting goods
Company size
103k+ employees
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"Whispli offers us a flexible and simple platform that adapts to our organisation. It has helped us streamline case handling worldwide and improve the way employees share concerns."
Pierre Poujade, Compliance Officer at Decathlon
Pierre Poujade
Compliance Officer
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Frequently asked questions

How does Whispli support the handling of bullying and harassment cases?

Whispli provides a confidential, structured environment for consistently receiving, investigating, and documenting sensitive workplace conduct cases.

Can concerns be raised without fear of exposure?

Yes. Reporting can be anonymous, no IP addresses are collected, and access to cases is strictly controlled to protect identities.

How does this help organisations respond earlier?

By combining reporting channels with Pulse surveys, organisations can identify early warning signs and intervene before issues escalate.

Is Whispli suitable for complex or distributed organisations?  

Yes. The platform supports multiple entities, locations and user roles, ensuring consistent handling across teams and regions.