EKKO in the workplace
Help employees report bullying, harassment and violence, and manage follow-up with Tilkynna
What is EKKO?
EKKO is an Icelandic abbreviation for bullying, sexual harassment, gender-based harassment and violence. A clear policy and response plan help workplaces prevent this behaviour and respond when concerns arise. Employees need to know where to turn and how reports will be handled.
Vinnuvernd’s website explains employers’ obligation to prepare a written workplace health and safety plan. It also highlights the importance of keeping the plan up to date and accessible to employees.
How does Tilkynna help workplaces handle EKKO reports?
Tilkynna brings reporting, communication and follow-up together in one place. Your reporting portal can become part of your workplace’s response plan, making it easier for employees to raise concerns.
- An accessible reporting channel: Your workplace gets its own reporting portal to share with employees. You can publish guidance on how to submit a report and what happens next.
- Anonymous communication: If your workplace allows anonymous reporting, employees can raise concerns and continue communicating through the portal without providing their name.
- Custom questions: Tailor questions to your workplace’s needs, asking for details such as what happened, when it happened and other information that can help assess the report.
- An overview of each case: Case managers can categorise reports, add notes, update their status and request further information from the person who submitted the report.
- Input from external advisers: Invite external advisers to review a case and provide input, with control over the information they can access.
From reports to action
Define who receives reports, who takes over if the person handling a case cannot act impartially or has a conflict of interest, and how the person who submitted the report will receive updates. Publish this guidance on your reporting portal and introduce it to employees. Case managers can then use the communication portal to gather further information and follow up.
Tilkynna helps with case management and follow-up, while the workplace remains responsible for assessing reports, taking action and seeking appropriate professional support. Custom questions and external adviser invitations are available on selected subscription plans.
Make it easier for employees to speak up
Set up a reporting portal for your workplace and make it part of your process for handling bullying, harassment and violence.