Promote it as a "communication tool"

SpeakUp is designed to facilitate dialogue, ensuring employees receive responses and follow-ups. Encourage viewing SpeakUp as a “communication tool” to promote an ongoing conversation. This cycle aids in understanding the SpeakUp process and reinforces that it’s meant for dialogue.

Additionally, employees may witness behaviour they’re unsure breaches the Code of Conduct. Make it clear that SpeakUp can be used to ask questions. Often, serious cases begin as simple inquiries. SpeakUp fosters an (anonymous) dialogue from these initial questions onwards.

For further examples, check our catalogue on how others communicate about SpeakUp.