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A secure hotline that creates a more ethical workplace
Ethena’s Ethics Hotline is a secure, customizable reporting channel for employees designed to encourage transparency and reinforce the values at the core of your ethics & compliance program.
Create a speak-up culture
When employees know there’s a reliable way to raise concerns — without fear of retaliation — they’re more likely to speak up early, helping your organization prevent small issues from becoming big problems. Ethena’s Ethics Hotline empowers employees to share concerns confidently, reinforcing a culture of accountability and ethical decision-making.
Integrated with compliance training for maximum impact
With your hotline seamlessly integrated alongside compliance training, employees know exactly where to report, and you can tailor training to where it’s needed most. Plus, simplifying your compliance tech with Ethena means cutting costs — your CFO will thank you.
Anonymous or not: your choice
Get tighter control over anonymity settings. Give employees the option to report confidentially — or turn off anonymous reports where clarity is critical. Ethena’s category-level anonymity toggle offers precise control, while preserving psychological safety and maintaining compliance best practices.
Ethics Hotlines: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is an ethics hotline?
An ethics hotline is a secure, confidential way for employees to report concerns about things like harassment, discrimination, fraud, safety violations, or other misconduct. It's so much more than a phone line — today’s hotlines often include web portals, mobile apps, and even QR codes for easy access. The goal is to create a speak-up culture where people feel safe raising issues without fear of retaliation.
How do ethics hotlines work?
Employees can submit a report through the ethics hotline using whichever method is most convenient — phone, web, mobile — and provide details about their concern. From there, the report typically gets routed to the appropriate internal team (like HR, Legal, or Compliance), who can review it, follow up, and document the outcome. Some ethics hotlines also support two-way anonymous messaging, so investigators can ask questions or provide updates while protecting the reporter’s identity.
Are companies required by law to have an ethics hotline?
In the United States, publicly traded companies are required under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act to provide a confidential and anonymous way for employees to report concerns about accounting or auditing irregularities.
Many global regulations (like the EU Whistleblower Directive) also mandate hotlines for certain organizations. Even in cases where it’s not legally required, having an ethics hotline is widely considered a best practice — it helps organizations detect issues early, shows commitment to compliance, and builds a more transparent, accountable culture.
Are ethics hotlines really anonymous?
They can be! If anonymity is enabled, employees can file reports without sharing their name or contact info. Most modern systems are built with privacy in mind and offer secure, encrypted ways to communicate throughout the investigation. That means even if someone stays anonymous, they can still respond to follow-up questions and check the status of their report, all without revealing who they are.
Let's build a better workplace together
With powerful compliance training tools and engaging content, Ethena is helping employees navigate tricky situations, solve problems, and view HR as a trusted partner.
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