More whistles blown are a sign of a healthy company, not a sick one. Firms whose hotlines get used more, tend to be more profitable and have less legal exposure, with less damage to brand reputation and stock price. High usage shows open communication between staff and management (and a belief that issues raised will be resolved), rather than real trouble. https://blog.fraudcracker.com/whistle-blowers-are-a-sign-of-healthy-companies/