Strong organizations do not leave governance, compliance and integrity to chance.
SCC Advisory, in partnership with Core Integrity, enables organizations to build trust, manage conduct risk and to provide best practice responses when concerns are raised. Our Compliance & Integrity services give leaders practical tools to see problems earlier, before small issues become expensive, public or both.
Each offering is independently delivered by Core Integrity, a trusted integrity advisory firm working with organizations globally on whistleblower programs, workplace investigations, insider risk and culture transformation. The work is practical, discreet and built for organizations operating in complex, high-trust environments and who value their people and culture.
Core Integrity is a leading Australian integrity risk advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations build cultures of trust, transparency and accountability. Through a comprehensive suite of services spanning whistleblower and speak-up programs, workplace investigations, integrity advisory, governance, security and risk management, Core Integrity supports organizations to prevent, detect and respond to integrity-related challenges. Working across government, corporate, sport and critical infrastructure sectors, the firm combines strategic expertize with practical, hands-on support to strengthen organizational resilience and protect people, reputation and performance. Driven by a purpose to help people do the right thing, Core Integrity delivers tailored solutions that enable ethical decision-making and sustainable organizational success.
Independent reporting channels people actually trust and use
A speak-up program only works if people trust it.
We help organisations design, assess and strengthen the independent reporting channels that allow employees, contractors and other stakeholders to raise concerns safely and confidentially. This includes whistleblower hotlines, reporting frameworks, triage processes, escalation pathways, governance reporting and leader guidance.
All of our speak up and whistleblower programs are powered by our proprietary secure online reporting system – the Core+ Platform.
The focus is not on simply meeting compliance but rather building trust.
When people believe the system is safe and secure, and the organisation is equipped to respond fairly and in the right manner, they are more likely to raise concerns early. That gives leaders the chance to act before misconduct, cultural issues or legal exposure spiral into something far harder to control.
Offerings available through SCC Advisory
| Speak Up & Whistleblower Hotline Health Check Independent assurance on whether your speak-up channels are best practice, compliant and trusted and practical advice on where the gaps are. What's included •Review of existing whistleblower and speak-up policies, processes and reporting structures •Assessment of existing reporting channels for your people to speak up •Assessment of your current program operation spanning triage, escalation and case management •Benchmarking against global whistleblower standards and regulatory expectations •Identification of trust, awareness and capability gaps •Confidential discussions with key stakeholders to confirm findings What you walk away with •A detailed written report with findings, risks and prioritised recommendations •A practical roadmap to strengthen your program and rebuild trust where needed Timeframe 3-4 weeks from engagement to final report Investment USD $4,800 (fixed fee) | Whistleblower & Speak-Up Training for Executives and Boards Senior leaders who understand their obligations, recognise the warning signs, and know what to do when a whistleblower disclosure lands on their desk. What's included •Tailored 90-minute briefing for boards, C-suite or senior leadership teams •Coverage of global whistleblower obligations, speak-up culture and leader responsibilities •Practical guidance on responding to a disclosure - first 24 hours, escalation, communication •Real-world case studies drawn from Core Integrity's investigation experience •Q&A and scenario-based discussion What you walk away with •A tailored executive briefing pack relevant to your sector •A clear view of where your leadership team's capability gaps sit Format 90-minute session, delivered virtually or in-person. Up to 20 participants. Timeframe Delivered within 4 weeks of booking Investment USD $2,950 (fixed fee) |
Procedurally fair, evidence-based, defensible
Poorly handled complaints create risk fast.
We help organisations strengthen the way complaints, grievances and workplace issues are received, triaged and investigated. Our work is grounded in procedural fairness, evidentiary discipline, discretion and clear communication - so leaders can make sound decisions based on evidence rather than noise.
This work is especially important when issues are complex, senior, high-risk or emotionally charged. A good complaint and investigation process does more than find facts. It protects people, preserves trust and gives the organisation a defensible path forward.
We also build investigative capability inside your own teams.
Offerings available through SCC Advisory
Workplace Complaint & Investigation Readiness Health Check An honest view of how well your organisation receives complaints and investigates workplace issues — and where the procedural, capability and cultural gaps sit. What's included •Review of complaint handling, grievance and investigation policies and procedures •Assessment of triage, escalation, decision-making and communication processes •Review of investigator capability, independence and resourcing •Benchmarking against global procedural fairness standards •Confidential interviews with key stakeholders (e.g. HR, Legal, People & Culture leadership) What you walk away with •A detailed written report with findings, risks and prioritised recommendations •A roadmap for strengthening complaint handling and investigation readiness Timeframe 3-4 weeks from engagement to final report Investment USD $4,800 (fixed fee) | How to Conduct a Workplace Investigation: Practitioner Training Equipping In-house teams to plan, run and close out workplace investigations with procedural fairness, evidentiary discipline and defensible outcomes. What's included •Practitioner-level training covering investigation planning, scoping and terms of reference •Interview techniques for complainants, respondents and witnesses •Evidence handling, documentation and chain-of-custody discipline •Procedural fairness, natural justice and managing conflict of interest •Report writing, findings, and case closure •Real-world case studies from Core Integrity's investigation work What you walk away with •A reference toolkit your team can use on live matters •A team confident in handling investigations to a professional standard Format Up to 4 hours, delivered virtually or in-person. Up to 20 participants. Timeframe Delivered within 4 weeks of booking Investment USD $4,800 (fixed fee) |
Your biggest risk is often already inside the business with an access pass
Most organisations focus heavily on external threats.
The biggest risk is often already inside the business with an access pass and credentials to access your most sensitive information.
Insider risks can be both malicious (deliberate) and non-malicious (accidental) and can involve fraud, data theft, conflicts of interest, sabotage, policy misuse, trusted people exploiting weak controls or behaviours that cause physical or psychological harm to others. We help organisations understand where those risks sit, how they show up, and what proportionate controls can reduce exposure without creating a surveillance culture.
This work is especially relevant for businesses handling sensitive data, valuable IP, critical systems, financial assets or high-trust roles.
The aim is not paranoia. It is clarity, proportionate controls and early warning signs leaders can actually use.
Offerings available through SCC Advisory
Insider Risk Program Health Check A clear, evidence-based view of where your organisation is exposed to insider risk — and what proportionate controls would close those gaps. What's included •Review of existing insider risk frameworks, policies and controls - both technical and non-technical •Assessment of high-trust role exposure, sensitive data handling and asset protection •Review of monitoring, detection, escalation and response capability •Confidential interviews with risk, security, HR and operational leaders •Benchmarking against global insider risk leading practice What you walk away with •A detailed written report with findings, risks and prioritised recommendations •A practical roadmap of proportionate controls — without creating a surveillance culture Timeframe 4-6 weeks from engagement to final report Investment USD $4,800 (fixed fee) | Insider Risk Executive Briefing A senior leadership team that understands where insider risk really sits in their business, what the early warning signs look like, and what a proportionate response looks like. What's included •Tailored 90-minute briefing for boards, C-suite or senior leadership teams •Coverage of insider risk typologies, red flags and governance expectations •Case studies showing how insider risk has materialised in comparable organisations •Discussion of practical controls, early warning indicators and response frameworks •Q&A and scenario-based dialogue What you walk away with •A leader's briefing pack with frameworks and red flag indicators •Direction on next steps and where to invest Format 90-minute session, delivered virtually or in-person. Up to 20 participants. Timeframe Delivered within 4 weeks of booking Investment USD $2,950 (fixed fee) |
Where risk is building, what needs attention, what leaders should do next
Culture problems rarely arrive with a flashing red light.
They show up as silence, avoidance, poor reporting, unmanaged conflict, inconsistent leadership and people quietly deciding it is not worth speaking up.
We help organisations understand the integrity and psychological safety conditions that shape how people behave at work - including speak-up trust, leadership conduct, complaint handling, psychosocial risk indicators, behavioural red flags and the gap between policy and lived experience.
The result is a clear view of where risk is building, what needs attention, and what leaders should do next.
No theatre. Just practical insight.
Offerings available through SCC Advisory
Psychological Safety Program Health CheckAn independent diagnostic of how psychologically safe your workplace really is — where the risks are building, where leadership is reinforcing or undermining safety, and what to do about it. What's included •Documentary review of policies, frameworks and reporting structures relating to psychological safety and psychosocial risk •Review of complaint, exit interview and engagement survey data themes •Assessment of manager and leader capability in handling psychosocial concerns •Gap analysis against global frameworks (HSE UK, Canadian National Standard, Australian WHS Codes, US workplace violence prevention requirements) •Confidential interviews with key leaders What you walk away with •A detailed written report with findings, risks and prioritised recommendations •A practical roadmap to strengthen leadership capability, complaint handling and early warning systems Timeframe 3–4 weeks from engagement to final report Investment USD $4,800 (fixed fee)
| Board Briefing: Psychological Safety & Conduct RiskA board or executive team that understands psychological safety and conduct risk as governance issues - not HR issues - and knows what good oversight looks like. What's included •Tailored 90-minute briefing for the board, board committee or executive team •Coverage of global regulatory direction, governance expectations and director duties •Case studies showing where boards have been exposed and what good oversight looks like •Discussion of the right board-level questions, metrics and reporting that surface risk early •Q&A and scenario-based dialogue What you walk away with •A board briefing pack with director-level questions and recommended reporting •A clear view of where the board may be exposed and what to ask Format 90-minute session, delivered virtually or in-person. Up to 20 participants. Timeframe Delivered within 4 weeks of booking Investment USD $2,950 (fixed fee) |
Practical training and executive briefings built for busy leaders and in-house teams
Policies do not change behaviour by themselves.
Leaders need to know what to do when someone raises a concern, when conduct issues surface, or when a team stops speaking honestly. Practitioners need real capability to investigate, document and close out workplace matters professionally.
Our training and executive briefings are built for busy leaders and in-house teams who need clear judgment, not theory. Each session is grounded in real-world investigation and integrity work, delivered by experienced practitioners - not academics.
The outcome is straightforward: better decisions, earlier intervention, fewer avoidable mistakes and stronger accountability across the organisation.
Sessions available through SCC Advisory
Whistleblower & Speak-Up Training for Executives and Boards For senior leaders who need to understand their whistleblower obligations and respond well when a disclosure is made. 90-minute session • Up to 20 participants • Virtual or in-person • USD $2,950 | How to Conduct a Workplace Investigation: Practitioner Training For in-house HR, P&C, legal, risk and integrity teams responsible for handling workplace investigations. Up to 4 hours • Up to 20 participants • Virtual or in-person • USD $4,800 |
| Insider Risk Executive Briefing For senior leaders who need to understand where insider risk really sits in their business and how to respond. 90-minute session • Up to 20 participants • Virtual or in-person • USD $2,950 | Board Briefing: Psychological Safety & Conduct Risk For boards and executive teams that need to oversee psychological safety and conduct risk as governance issues. 90-minute session • Up to 20 participants • Virtual or in-person • USD $2,950 |
