The Goliath Syndrome
Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring, those ripples build a current which can sweep down the mightiest walls […]
Thomas le Bonniec
Photo Credit: Joris Van Gennip In May 2019, I was hired by Apple to check the transcripts of user recordings via their voice assistant Siri. I heard people talking about their cancer, referring to dead relatives, religion, pornography, politics, relationships, and drugs — people who had no intention to activate Siri whatsoever. This is my […]
Reasons to Whistleblow
There is no universal formula for when and why an employee speaks out to the media. Workers sometimes turn to the press after attempts at raising serious concerns with management fall on deaf ears. Or, they may recognize that the only way they can create meaningful change is to risk their reputation for the sake […]
Whistleblower Q&A
How did you come to the decision to blow the whistle? Brittany It’s hard to come to terms with the realization that you’ve basically been in an abusive relationship for many years…what do you do to fix that? . . . In the end, you just look at the facts and be honest with yourself. […]
Fifteen Lessons Learned
The quotes below are from whistleblowers and lawyers we interviewed to compile this section. Their stories and experiences are varied. While some quotes below may contrast with others, each is an honest account of what that person’s experience entailed. Each person’s path is unique. Lesson 1 Do not wait to talk to a lawyer. Talk […]
Personal Assessment
These are questions to consider when you are thinking about speaking out regarding wrongdoing at your company. Not all of them will apply in every case, and you shouldn’t feel you need to answer positively to all of them before speaking out. These questions are helpful to assess where you are and what you are […]
Whistleblowers Among Us
Whistleblowing is sometimes a lonely and difficult process. It can help to know that you are not alone. Below are the stories of four notable whistleblowers who spoke out against discrimination, harassment, and corruption at major tech companies — from an election-altering data firm to the world’s most popular search engine. Each shares personal anecdotes, […]
It All Starts With An “Incident” At Work…
It all starts with an “incident” at work. You witnessed wrongdoing or discovered it after the fact. It can be fraud, unlawful discrimination, product defects . . . and you know you have to do something. What can you do? It can be useful to get a consensus from your family and those close to […]
