Strange how an organisation which preaches 'staff first' would need to go down this path ??
New Ethics Hotline
Virgin Blue Airlines Group is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards at all times. The reputation and integrity of Virgin Blue will only be maintained if everyone in the Group, from senior management through to contractors, acts and are seen to act; in a way which is exemplary and to the highest standards.
We are committed to always acting with honesty, integrity and fairness. Ultimately, this is reflected in benefits to our people, returns to shareholders and in the willingness of the travelling public and others to continue to do business with us. Virgin Blue believes its reputation for integrity is a competitive advantage which is essential to maintain.
Even though we already have the
A Fair Go policy which provides ways of reporting issues of concern, we understand that some team members may feel more comfortable if they can record issues of concern anonymously to an independent operator, rather than to other team members.
Accordingly today we are launching the Virgin Blue Ethics Hotline, to provide all Virgin Blue Airlines Group team members and contractors with an independent and anonymous communication channel.
While the Ethics Hotline
does not replace other existing lines of communication we want to provide team members with a range of ways to provide feedback about any concerns you may have, so you can choose the channel which most suits you.
This
additional – and confidential - way of reporting concerns regarding potentially unethical practices or breaches of company policy demonstrates Virgin Blue's commitment to integrity and accountability.
Team members are guaranteed anonymity when using the Virgin Blue Ethics Hotline, names will not be disclosed by the independent service provider, McGrathNicol.
Virgin Blue's Ethics Hotline number for calls from Australia is (free call)
and callers in New Zealand can dial (free call)
. International callers should call
. Such calls will be received and dealt with as normal but will not be toll free.
Team members and contractors who use the Ethics Hotline to make a disclosure about another person in good faith, and who reasonably believe it to be true, are assured they will not be subject to:
- dismissal, suspension, demotion or intimidation;
- disciplinary action;
- refused transfer or promotion;
- refused a reference or provided with an adverse reference;
- threatened with any of the above; or
- otherwise adversely affected in his or her employment/contract, including employment opportunities and work security.