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From Reporting Channel to Culture Barometer:

The 2026 State of Ethics Hotlines Report

We analyzed nearly 50,000 incident reports to track how the modern workforce speaks up.

The verdict? The era of "tick-the-box" reporting is over.

The Mitratech 2026 State of Ethics Hotlines Report connects the dots between raw data and the emerging risks that will define 2026.

Download the report to explore key trends, including:

  • The Shift in "Hostile" Environments: Discover the single category of workplace conduct that is rapidly outpacing others and what it signals about tolerance for toxicity.
  • Redefining Workplace Safety: See why safety reports are surging and how the scope of "harm" is expanding beyond the factory floor.
  • The AI Whistleblower: The rising trend of reports focused on data privacy, AI, and cybersecurity.
  • The Digital Tipping Point: New data on how employees prefer to report (and why your phone line might be gathering dust).

Download the full report to benchmark your program against global data and gain practical tips for Hotline implementation.

 

Get the Insights

Your hotline is no longer just a compliance tool. It’s your best leading indicator of cultural risk.

You can’t manage what you don’t hear. Get the global benchmarks you need to contextualize your own data, anticipate board-level questions, and turn your hotline into a proactive intelligence asset. 

Why this matters: These shifts provide a roadmap for Compliance, HR, and Risk leaders. By understanding where the friction points are, you can move from reactive investigations to proactive culture management.

Download the full report today. 

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