Diversity, Equity and Inclusion News

Confidence in Compliance: Overcoming Self-Doubt in Risk and Governance Roles

In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating the moments that shape women’s leadership in ethics, governance, risk, and compliance —the ones that challenge us, push us, and ultimately make us stronger. For Lindsey Brown-Acquaye, CRCM, AAP, CRA & Fair Banking Program Manager at Stearns Bank, that moment came during her first solo exit interview with a client. Overcoming Self-Doubt in Compliance Leadership New to audit ...

The Power of Mentorship for Women in Compliance: How to Build a Stronger Ethics and GRC Network

In the ethics, governance, risk, and compliance arena, career progression isn’t just about what you know about business risks. It's about who you know in the business risk space. And what kinds of high-quality relationships you can build. Did you know? More than half of U.S. compliance officers are female. Yet, despite their growing numbers, women in compliance leadership still face unique challenges when it ...

Effective Workplace Communication: The Email You Should Have Sent

Effective workplace communication is essential for career growth. It shapes how colleagues engage and collaborate. In honor of International Women's Day, it's critical to pause and consider how many professionals—especially women—hesitate to advocate for themselves at work. Whether requesting a raise, seeking a promotion, or addressing a workplace concern, self-advocacy can often feel daunting for women. One area where these differences become especially clear is ...

2025: The Year Companies Rethink DEI Initiatives?

Growing cultural and political scrutiny has positioned Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives as a complex issue for corporations navigating both mixed public opinion and legal risks.  What’s happening now? While some well-known companies are scaling back their DEI programs, others are shifting focus or refining efforts to align with legal and cultural changes. These changes reflect a broader corporate reassessment of various programs’ impacts ...

Watch Why DEI Matters to Compliance: Understanding the Risks & Rewards (Video)

Thank you for your interest in our webinar "Why DEI Matters to Compliance: Understanding the Risks & Rewards". Hosted in partnership with the International Compliance Association (ICA), our expert speakers examine ways in which E&C practitioners can and should proactively engage with DE&I initiatives to impact culture and behavior in the workplace. We critically examine the risks and rewards and explore why integrating DEI into ...

Watch Why DEI Matters to Compliance: Understanding the Risks & Rewards

In many organizations, responsibility for initiatives around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) is seen as the remit of HR departments, while compliance teams more often deal with the negative ‘flip side’ of legal issues relating to bullying, harassment and discrimination. Meanwhile, evidence continues to grow that DE&I is a foundational element of the ethical culture of an organization and fundamentally important to the bottom line. ...

Are Your DE&I Strategies Keeping Up with the Times?

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) is undergoing significant changes in the business world. In short, some renowned, large-scale companies are shifting gears to minimize or mitigate their DE&I initiatives.   One large organization announced dropping the word "equity" from its DE&I strategy. Reports Axios, this intentional decision to focus on "Inclusion and Diversity" (I&D) rather than DE&I is both a strategic choice and a response to ...

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Promoting Inclusivity in the Workplace: Going Beyond Pride Month with Microlearning Training Throughout the Year

Pride Month provides an important opportunity to reflect on the significance of inclusivity in the workplace. Creating an environment where every employee feels respected and valued is a moral imperative, as well as a catalyst for innovation and collaboration. At SAI360, we help companies support inclusivity via our library of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion trainings. This includes two microlearning modules: Sex and Gender Bias and ...

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I): Establishing the role of Ethics & Compliance for impact and value (PDF)

Thanks for your interest in our e-book, where we look at the true business benefits of a DE&I culture. We share practical ways to build a corporate culture where diversity, equity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but are indeed established and lived values. Download

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I): Establishing the role of Ethics & Compliance for impact and value

When approaching the concept of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I), organizations often focus on legal and corporate compliance risks such as compliance with equality legislation and the prevention of bullying, harassment and discrimination. While these are important aspects of creating a respectful workplace, bullying, harassment and discrimination as well as a lack of equal opportunities can be seen as outcomes; they are often a product ...