Survey Suggests Seven Practical Tips for Increasing Hotline Effectiveness

A company’s ethics hotline can provide insightful information about employee sentiment and trouble that might be looming around the corner. As a result, more and more companies are finding it helpful to integrate hotline data into risk management processes. Mitratech’s 2026 State of Ethics Hotlines Report (Report) indicates that, while the volume of hotline reports remained steady after several years of rapid growth, areas of focus and concern are shifting. In a recent webinar, Mitratech officers analyzed the findings in the Report to provide seven practical tips for increasing hotline effectiveness. This article distills their insights. See “Insights From Whistleblowers on How to Foster a Speak‑Up Culture” (Oct. 22, 2025).

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