When we adopted our new company motto last year, we wanted to highlight the value we place not only on providing the very best service to our customers, but also the workplace experience that we offer to our employees.
In that sense, ‘Built on service. Driven by culture’ is far more than a tagline. It’s a philosophy that guides all of our decisions here at Wincon Security. By hiring the very best people and building an inclusive and diverse workforce that’s encouraged to innovate and raise their voices when things are going right—and in those rare instances when they may be going wrong—we’ve managed to build a positive and highly engaged workplace culture. It’s one that we work hard each day to protect and improve.
But every company has its challenges, and we’re not immune to ours, either. As we’ve grown, not all of our hires have been the right fit. Some haven’t lived up to the core values that we simply refuse to compromise as an organization. That’s why we’ve had to make tough decisions at times, parting ways with individuals who didn’t always live up to those standards, or who failed to treat our employees with the respect and appreciation they deserve.
We’re prepared to take steps to ensure that our staff feel comfortable and safe on the job, all so they can achieve their full workplace potential in a dynamic, fun and supportive environment.
On that note, we’re pleased to announce the launch of the Wincon Whistleblower Program. The initiative is intended to provide employees with an outlet to express concerns or report specific incidents of harassment, abuse or mistreatment while on the job. Staff can email us using the address whistleblower@wincon-security.com to voice their concerns.
Our message to employees is best summed up with a play on an old adage: if you see (or experience) something you shouldn’t, say something. We’re about ensuring fairness, ethical and moral behaviour in our work environment, and if any lines have been crossed, we want to know. Emails to the account will be handled anonymously, so staff needn’t feel intimidated to come forward. It’s important to note that we’re committed to addressing employee concerns in a timely way. Allegations will be investigated and matters will be escalated through the appropriate channels, as necessary. To ensure transparency and accountability, the findings of any workplace investigation will be reported to all parties involved in the matter.
Because the vast majority of our employees work at client sites most of the time, the Whistleblower Program is designed to provide an outlet to highlight negative or unwelcome interactions they may have with any of the stakeholders they encounter during the course of their work day—including clients, colleagues, third-party contractors or other suppliers.
If, for any reason, staff don’t want to approach their supervisor with serious issues, the Whistleblower Program is their outlet to voice concerns. It’s not intended to be used as a tool to raise questions or concerns about day-to-day operational issues such as scheduling. Those matters should still be discussed and addressed with the employee’s direct supervisor.
Importantly, we believe our whistleblower initiative will not only set the conditions to create an even safer workplace environment here at Wincon, but we also believe it will enhance our service offering and create a far better experience for our customers. The happier, more engaged and satisfied our employees can be in their work, the better they’ll perform. I think we can all agree that this exciting new program also enhances our business by ensuring that our values are not only upheld, but that they continue to be aligned with those of our clients.
Because nothing is more important to us as a company than protecting people, property and assets, while also defending our company culture. It’s a responsibility that we take seriously and actively embrace.
Winston Stewart
President and CEO