Defensiveness is dangerous when responding to matters

Rely
Published on October 2, 2025
2 minute read

Rely’s co-founder Nathan Luker recently sat down with HR Daily to unpack the $7.5m TerraCom whistleblowing case and its lessons for HR leaders.

He explains why defensiveness is “dangerous” when responding to disclosures, how neutrality and open-minded listening can protect culture, and the crucial role HR can play in shaping safe and effective whistleblowing systems.

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Published: October 2nd
Subject: Conduct & Culture
Sector: Other
Reading Time: 2 minutes

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