The Burnt Chef Project, which provides education, support, and resources, to tackle mental health stigma, has launched a new Whistleblowing Service. The global initiative is designed to support businesses in the hospitality industry.
Following the commencement of the Worker Protection (Amendment of Equality Act 2010) Act 2023, the Whistleblowing Service has been developed “to provide a trusted avenue for employees to raise issues within the workplace that they are experiencing through a safe, third-party channel,” according to the the not-for-profit organization, launched in May 2019. This service brings “another important dimension of support available to the hospitality industry,” it stated.
Crafted to transform this dynamic where often in the high-pressure environment of the hospitality sector, employees struggle to voice concerns, said The Burnt Chef Project. With this new service, organizations can give a mutual third-party to their teams, who can be contacted, before collating the information and reporting back by The Burnt Chef Project’s partner, Wellbeing CIC, who will then work alongside the client to help remedy the issues raised.
Building trust and transparency
For both businesses and employees, the Whistleblowing Service aims “to build trust and transparency” while helping to create a positive company culture and reducing staff turnover. Early resolution of issues raised will, in turn, improve employee engagement and boost team performance, keeping the workplace a safe, trusted and enjoyable place to be, according to the organization.
Trained specialists manage each confidential concern with discretion and expertise, allowing the employee full anonymity as well as access to 24/7 support. Each report will be handled with sensitivity and professionalism, with recommendations and advice following the report helping to support with a resolve suitable for each individual and business.
According to Kris Hall, founder and CEO of The Burnt Chef Project, “whistleblowing in the hospitality industry is an crucial mechanism for safeguarding ethical practices, protecting employees, and building the industry’s reputation,” he says.
“Being able to offer this first of its kind Whistleblowing Service as a global initiative is a proud moment for us at The Burnt Chef Project, as we continue to advocate for healthier, more transparent workplace cultures. By allowing businesses the opportunity to provide this service for their staff, it will help to build trust and also alleviate the pressures and anxieties that raising concerns can cause. Working with experienced staff to support them in resolving situations in a professionally designed system, we hope this becomes an integral part of ensuring staff mental health, wellbeing and comfort during their time at work,” says Hall.
Available to businesses of every size, the Whistleblowing Service is available as a yearly subscription. Individuals ca contact The Burnt Chef Project through the website (https://www.theburntchefproject.com/whistleblowing-service), where a member of the team will guide them through the process of incorporating this service into their business.
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To find out more about The Burnt Chef Project’s Whistleblowing Service or other support and merchandise available, please visit www.theburntchefproject.com.
