The Ethics Edit: A 5-Day Year-End Refresh

Small steps to reflect, recognize, and reset during Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week

It's Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week, the perfect moment to take stock of what worked, where you’ve grown, and how to set your program up for success in the year ahead.

The Ethics Edit is your five-day, year-end refresh: short, practical prompts that help you pause, reflect, and recharge your compliance mindset before 2026.

How it works

Each weekday during Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week, you’ll get a quick prompt to read, watch, or do. No prep, no pressure. Just five small actions that remind you (and your team) why compliance and ethics matter — and how to make them stick.

As you plan 2026 initiatives, use these five prompts to assess where your compliance program is driving real behavioral change and where new risks may be emerging.

Monday: What did we learn this year?

Year-end reflection helps you separate “what we did” from “what actually worked.” Spend time today reflecting on how managers shape ethical culture in your organization, so you can spot where your program reinforced values, and where processes or messaging fell flat. Not sure what to look for? Watch the webinar for guidance!

You can also take a look at our Code of Conduct guide as a rubric for your own code of conduct, and look for updates, adjustments, or outdated information that keeps it from being a resource your employees actually turn to.

Watch: Ethics in Action: How Managers Shape Culture from the Middle
Read: How to create an effective code of conduct

Tuesday: Who kept ethics alive when it mattered most?

Recognizing ethical behavior helps turn values from words into habits. Spend time today thinking about the people or teams who brought your company’s principles to life this year, whether by making a tough call, raising a hand, or modeling transparency under pressure.

Reading Klaviyo’s story shows what it looks like when a compliance program moves from “check the box” to genuine culture change. Then, put it into practice: send a quick Slack message to acknowledge someone who did the same in your own organization.

Watch: From Eyeroll to Effective: How Klaviyo Revamped Its Code of Conduct Training
Reflect: 🧠 Who in your org brought your values to life this year? 🧠 Share this Slack message with your teams:

💬 Slack Message Template
“It’s Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week, and I wanted to shout out [@Name] for [specific action or decision] that really showed what [Company Value, e.g. Integrity or Transparency] looks like in action. Thanks for setting the bar high for all of us.”

Wednesday: Are our systems working for us or against us?

Even the strongest culture can stall if the systems behind it create friction. Today’s focus is on taking an honest look at your compliance infrastructure. Audit your policy management workflows, training delivery cadence, and issue escalation paths, then compare your results to industry benchmarks in our Compliance Week survey.

Start by reviewing the latest data from our joint survey with Compliance Week to see how your peers are managing training delivery and engagement. Then, watch the session on automation to spot where technology can simplify (not complicate) your processes and make compliance easier to do right than wrong.

Thursday: What new risks are emerging as AI changes how we work?

For many compliance teams, AI feels like both a mandate and a moving target. Today’s resources help you get out of reaction mode and into a leadership role. Watch the webinar to learn how forward-thinking compliance programs are setting guardrails around emerging tech, then read our quick guide for practical ways to integrate AI into your training strategy responsibly. Getting ahead of trends shows your organization what ethical innovation actually looks like.

Friday: How can we keep ethics and compliance momentum going into 2026?

Reflection means nothing without reinforcement. End the week by setting one measurable compliance goal for 2026, whether it's upping your AI game or finding ways to reward team members living your values.

Consider how automation can open up your calendar and keep your programs fresh and visible year-round, by watching our CPO Melanie put Ethena’s Policy Bot and analytics tools to the test.

Then, dig into our quick read for seven practical ways to make required training something employees actually want to take. Because the best way to meet compliance is to make participation feel effortless.

Don't forget: have a great Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week!

As the year winds down, it’s easy for compliance to slip into autopilot. The Ethics Edit is your reminder that reflection doesn’t have to mean another meeting or another training, just a few intentional moments to reconnect with why your work matters. Whether you watch one webinar or complete all five days, each small action builds a stronger foundation for 2026.

Looking for something beyond Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week? Join our upcoming roundtable with Meta and Microsoft leaders, hosted by Susan Divers, to explore how top compliance teams decide when to build, buy, or blend with AI to create scalable, story-driven training that actually engages employees. Seats are limited to 12 per session, so reserve your spot now!

Keep Compliance Fresh, All Year Long

The Ethics Edit is just the start. Ethena’s platform helps you turn those year-end reflections into year-round engagement, with modern, customizable training that teams actually enjoy, no burnout required. Book a demo →