Speaking up can court more risk than reward
Executive Summary
For a lucky few, whistleblowing has brought fortune, if not fame: Seven people earned a total of $32 million in fiscal 2014. But for most whistleblowers, speaking out poses terrible risks and carries a steep price to careers. One financial writer warned they can expect to “go through years of harassment and financial hardship.” The statistics bear that assessment out.
DOI: 10.1177/2374556815579662