Speaking up or asking for help in a workplace setting can be difficult and uncomfortable, especially when an employee is new to an organization or challenging the status quo. Reporting misconduct in the workplace is vital, but often goes unreported because employees fear the possibility of losing their job, facing backlash from colleagues, or other repercussions. 

In 2017, employment lawyer, Ariel Weindling, created #NotMe, an easy-to-use, innovative digital solution that empowers employees to report - right from their phone in less than three minutes - any form of workplace misconduct (harassment, discrimination, bullying, fraud, etc) that they’ve experienced or witnessed— while providing employers the tools they need to swiftly and efficiently address the issues raised. Unlike traditional methods of reporting, employees can use #NotMe to safely and quickly voice their workplace concerns at the touch of a button and anonymously if they wish to do so. The app is free for anyone to download on their smartphone and use regardless of whether their employer is a client of #NotMe.

#NotMe has expanded to serve several national, global, and local clients in the last few years. In 2018, LeBaron Meyers became president and chief business officer at #NotMe where she expanded #NotMe’s customer base to include local Santa Cruz County companies such as the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, City of Santa Cruz, and Smith & Vandiver, a natural bath, body, and skincare company based in Watsonville.

#NotMe’s AI-powered dashboard enables employers to store, sort, and prioritize their employee reports, maintain two-way chat communication (even if an employee reports anonymously), and identify patterns of misconduct earlier to help prevent escalated, costly issues down the road. #NotMe not only keeps employers legally compliant but also shows their employees that they are serious about creating an accountable, safe and thriving culture— simultaneously reducing legal costs and lost productivity associated with workplace misconduct.

#NotMe assists companies with evaluating their workplace culture in a data-driven way and offers an effective alternative to current methods of reporting and communication which can help prevent and resolve issues quicker. #NotMe gives employees a voice and provides a way for employers to ensure a safe work environment for their employees. Santa Cruz Works Members who are interested in utilizing #NotMe can get a demo and receive a 15% discount using the referral link below or reaching out directly to lebaron@not-me.com.