Fit for the internal reporting office in accordance with the Whistleblower Protection Act

Practical knowledge for SMEs

This training is held in German.
When the Whistleblower Protection Act comes into force, the introduction of an internal reporting office will be mandatory for companies with 50 or more employees! The law stipulates that the Employees entrusted with the operation of the reporting office must have the necessary specialist knowledge. In our training , you will acquire all the knowledge you need to operate your internal reporting office professionally and process incoming reports. We teach you the legal basis for the operation of the reporting office and the legal framework for case processing.

Contents

Introduction to the Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG)

  • A comprehensive overview of the legal provisions.
  • Areas of application and duties.

Establishment and organization of internal reporting offices

  •  Design and implementation of an efficient reporting office.
  • Structural organization, responsibilities and communication channels.
  • Requirements for reporting channels.

Implementation of the confidentiality requirement

  •  Content and scope of the statutory confidentiality requirement.
  •  Learning about measures to implement the confidentiality requirement.
  • Handling of legally protected information.

Case processing in theory and practice

  • Learning the formal legal requirements for case processing.
  • Receiving, checking and processing reports.
  • Dealing with whistleblowers.
  • Documentation obligations.
  • Data protection requirements for the processing of information.
  • Get to know the legal catalog of possible follow-up measures.

Communication and sensitization

  • Importance of internal communication and Employees training.
  • Protection of whistleblowers.

Case studies and best practices

  • Practical case studies and best practices to overcome potential challenges and establish an effective hotline culture.
  • Practical case simulation as part of a digital whistleblowing system with live processing.

Learning environment

In your online learning environment, you will find useful information, downloads and extra services for this qualification measure after you have registered.

Your benefit

Take part in our specialist customer training and strengthen your company by setting up an effective internal reporting office that helps to identify and rectify compliance violations at an early stage. Benefit from practical content, in-depth specialist knowledge and an exchange of experiences with other participants.

After participating in the training you will have

  • a comprehensive understanding of the provisions of the Whistleblower Protection Act and the special requirements for the internal reporting office,
  • the ability to provide expert and efficient support for your company's internal reporting office in compliance with legal requirements,
  • practical experience in processing incoming information,
  • an in-depth understanding of the legal requirement of confidentiality and the measures for its implementation,
  • practical suggestions for improving employee awareness and promoting a culture of whistleblower protection,
  • practical case studies and best practices for application in your own organization,
  • gained initial practical experience by means of case simulations.
  • The contents of this seminar serve to provide specialist knowledge in accordance with § 15 Para. 2 HinSchG.

Methods

You will gain a practical and comprehensive understanding of the Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG) and the associated requirements for internal reporting offices. During the training , you will have the opportunity to gain initial practical experience by means of case simulations. Individual and group work, personal consultation, discussion of case studies, exchange of experience, trainer, experiential and action-oriented learning are the main focus. You will receive direct feedback that will help you move forward!

Recommended for

The obligation to set up internal reporting offices applies to all companies and public institutions with generally more than 50 employees as well as municipalities with generally more than 10,000 inhabitants. Get fit now to acquire the necessary specialist knowledge with regard to setting up the internal reporting office, embedding it in the organizational structure and processing reports.

Managing directors, compliance officers, compliance officers, compliance managers who work in companies or municipalities or who are responsible for implementing and adhering to compliance guidelines - regardless of their basic traininglawyers, business economists, etc.), project managers responsible for implementing the Whistleblower Protection Act. The crash course is also aimed at (junior) managers and career changers in the field of compliance, managers, tax consultants, auditors, lawyers, business lawyers and compliance officers who need practical expert knowledge in order to carry out specialist training for internal reporting offices in accordance with the Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG).

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