How do you tackle the delicate subject of monitoring – and maybe reporting – your colleagues in case they’re a security threat? The answer is with a great deal of thought and sensitivity. Video was definitely the right choice of medium, but a previous attempt using a comedic approach had not struck the right tone and had proved ineffective. had proved to be too irreverent and distracting. Here’s the
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In your place of work, have you ever noticed someone acting in a concerning way or doing something they shouldn’t? wondered if you should report it but kept quiet to avoid causing problems or for some other reason?
Speaking up could keep you, your colleagues and your workplace secure and help people get the support they need. So trust your instincts. If things don’t seem okay, it’s okay to say.
What are some of the signs to look out for?
Has a colleague seemed more angry, nervous, upset or anxious than usual, or in need of support? Is anyone showing signs of concerning behaviour like drinking alcohol to excess, using drugs or gambling? Have you noticed someone unexpectedly working later than usual? Or trying hard to be alone in the workplace? Or has anyone been spending more money than they normally would or making sudden overseas trips sometimes to unusual destinations?
Trust your instincts. If things don’t seem okay, it’s okay to say.
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