Speak-up culture | Digital whistleblowing dominates as anonymous reporting surges

The landscape of workplace integrity is shifting rapidly as digital whistleblowing hits an all-time high, new research shows.

According to Safecall’s 2026 Benchmark Report, the shift toward digital platforms has fundamentally changed how employees blow the whistle. Since 2019, named reports have plummeted from 37% to just 25%. In contrast, anonymous reporting now represents 56% of all submissions - a 9% increase over the same period. This anonymity is even more pronounced online, where it accounts for 63% of all web-based reports.

Despite the digital takeover, the human element remains a critical safety net for the most serious workplace grievances. Nearly a quarter of the workforce (23%) still rejects the screen in favour of a phone call.

According to the latest findings, reports per headcount have risen for the fifth consecutive year. In 2025, reporting frequency reached 1 in 365 employees, a significant jump from 1 in 520 in 2020.