CARE

Confidential Anonymous Reporting for Employees (CARE)

Unethical and illegal activity in the workplace is an unfortunate reality. Are you receiving timely information about possible problems such as these?

• Asset misappropriation/theft
• Code of conduct/ethics violations
• Conflicts of interest
• Discrimination
• Financial controls and audit matters
• Fraud
• Harassment
• Safety concerns
• Substance abuse
• Workplace violence
• Any other workplace matters not addressed above

For public companies, complying with federal “whistleblowing” legislation is required by law, and an anonymous and confidential workplace reporting service must be in place and made available to all employees.

Though not legally required to offer this program, private businesses are increasingly adopting this tool as a way to demonstrate their commitment to providing an ethical and positive work environment for their employees. Having an ethics reporting procedure in place can also play an important role in maintaining a positive reputation with suppliers, and even more importantly your customers. The Grant Thornton CARE program can help.

CARE is an independent, investigative ethics reporting service operated by our multi-disciplinary team of forensic accounting and investigative professionals. The program offers Canada-wide, 24-hour anonymous and confidential reporting tools for employees through a 1-800 telephone line, e-mail access and a secure Web site submission form. All communications and complaints are followed up discreetly and thoroughly.

Contact us to discuss how CARE can help your organization.