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Why Overtraining Backfires in Compliance Training
From harassment prevention and code of conduct to cybersecurity and workplace safety, compliance training is non-negotiable. Organizations must deliver it to meet legal obligations, satisfy frameworks like SOC2, or fulfill...
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How to Use the DOJ’s ECCP to Build (or Fix) Your Compliance Program
When it comes to ethics and compliance programs, “good enough” is anything but. From record-breaking FCPA settlements to sweeping investigations across industries, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has made...
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4 Powerful Examples of Ethical Decision-Making
Every decision a leader makes carries weight. Sometimes it’s as simple as choosing between two reasonable options. But more often, it’s a high-stakes call where the right path isn’t immediately...
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What is HR case management? A guide for People teams
When employees raise concerns — whether it’s about workplace conflict, discrimination, policy violations, or anything in between — how does your HR team respond? If your answer involves digging through...
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How to build support (and funding) for E&C programs through better 1:1s
Most E&C professionals know that cross-functional relationships matter — but not everyone realizes how powerful regular 1:1s can be in turning those relationships into real program support. When done right,...
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7 Elements of an Effective Ethics & Compliance Program
When headlines break about corporate misconduct, the questions are always the same: How did this happen? Where was compliance? Why didn’t someone speak up sooner? The reality is, most ethical...
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Is your E&C program working for you? New survey reveals 2025 trends — and tensions
If you’re in compliance, you're familiar with the day-to-day pressures: deliver training that meets regulatory requirements, keeps up with policy changes, and still somehow respects employees’ time. But what if...
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AI in HR: 9 real-life use cases that will save you time
AI is everywhere these days. It’s the buzzword of our modern times, and HR pros keep hearing the same refrain: More AI! More automations! More efficiency! But here’s the problem:...
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Ethical management: your best defense against misconduct
This post originally appeared in the January 2025 issue of Ethisphere Magazine. With a new Administration in office, and a world full of challenges facing everyone, now is a good...
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7 ethical dilemmas managers can face at work (and how to handle them)
If you’ve ever been in a managerial role, you’ve probably faced a moment that made you pause and think, “Is this the right call?” That gut-check moment is a hallmark...
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Procedural justice: why employees care more about fairness than outcomes
Imagine you’re up for a promotion at work. You’ve put in the hours, delivered great results, and feel like you have a solid shot. Then, you find out that the...
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What are the 4 types of organizational justice?
Imagine two employees, both equally dedicated and hardworking. One gets promoted while the other is left wondering why. Another employee watches as their colleague receives a pay raise, yet their...
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