Ethics & Compliance

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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Reimagining compliance training: how Klaviyo and Ethena are setting a new standard
When you think of compliance training, what comes to mind? Long videos? Boring slides? A “check-the-box” mentality? For employees and compliance officers alike, traditional compliance training feels generic, outdated, and...
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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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Quarterly Compliance Update: March 2025
Staying on top of compliance changes isn’t just about avoiding fines; it’s about protecting your organization’s reputation, ensuring ethical business practices, and keeping up with a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape....
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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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Lessons from 5 real-life ethical management failures
Ethical lapses in management are so much more than bad PR. They have real consequences for employees, investors, and the public. Scandals can erode trust, trigger legal repercussions, and cause...
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Trump 2.0: upending FCPA prosecutions
During the first Trump administration, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) remained largely unaffected in both scope and enforcement. However, Trump 2.0 has paused FCPA enforcement and signaled a significant...
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Compliance checklist for ensuring 100% training completion
Compliance training is one of the fundamental planks for building an ethical and compliant organization. If employees don’t understand what's expected of them in today’s increasingly risk-filled business world, they...
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