Q: Why should I blow the whistle on misconduct?
A: To help make Festo a fair, safe and honest place to work. Misconduct can have a negative effect on the work environment and reputation. By reporting misconduct you can help save money by detecting fraud and ensure people are secure and safe in the work environment.
Q: Can I be anonymous?
A: Whether you want to stay anonymous or not, when you contact the Deloitte Halo-whistleblowing portal is up to you - you can stay anonymous or you can tell the Deloitte Halo-whistleblowing team who you are, although you are encouraged to identify yourself as this frequently makes the investigation and resolution process easier. Sometimes you may not be able to remain anonymous as your identity may be apparent from the information you give.
Deloitte Halo will try and ensure that you remain anonymous if you choose to do so. Deloitte Halo will keep any information you give about yourself confidential within Deloitte Halo. Deloitte Halo will also disclose it if required by law to do so.
Q: What do I need to tell?
A: Tell as much as you can. For example:
Q: What if I suspect something is wrong, but I am not sure?
A: Most cases reported are uncovered through tips from honest people who are not sure of their facts. It is not expected you will know every detail. Reporting what you do know is enough.
Q: Will I be involved after I report an incident?
A: Once you have made your report, you will not need to be involved in the report any further. However, if you have new or additional information, or would like to make an adjustment to a previous report, you can log onto the website with your Disclosure ID and password provided when you submit your initial report. Alternatively, you can contact the service and quote the Disclosure ID.
Q: How soon will Festo be notified after a report is made?
A: The whistleblowing system will provide a report to Festo-Compliance within one business day of your report.
Q: Do I get rewarded for reporting misconduct?
A: No, there is no reward for reporting misconduct.
Q: How many times can I contact Deloitte Halo-whistleblowing portal?
A: You can contact the Deloitte Halo-whistleblowing portal as many times as you want to report suspected misconduct.
Q: Are law enforcement agencies notified of reports?
A: The information reported is forwarded to Festo-Compliance which is responsible for addressing misconduct. If they decide action is necessary, then they may notify the appropriate law enforcement agency if this is appropriate.
Q: Will there be an investigation process after each report is made?
A: Whether there is an investigation depends on a number of factors including the information provided, the details, documentation and Festo company policy. Festo will decide what action is required when they receive the report. All reports on material matters will be brought to the attention of the Group's internal audit committee at its regular meetings.
Q: What personal information will the Deloitte Halo-whistleblowing portal collect about you or others?
A: When you contact the whistleblowing system, your personal details will be collected should you wish to provide them, as well as any other relevant information about anyone else involved in the conduct.
Q: How will personal information be used or disclosed?
A: Personal information will only be used and disclosed by providing this service to you and Festo. The Deloitte Halo-whistleblowing portal will disclose the information it collects to Festo so they can act on your report as and when required by law or regulatory authority.