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Compliance Hotline: Turning Risk Into ROI

How to Build ROI-Driven Compliance Hotline Programs That Actually Save Money. Key Takeaways: Compliance isn’t just a regulatory checkbox; it’s a measurable profit protector that reduces risk, prevents costly issues, and drives ROI. Silence is expensive: Whistleblower hotlines and anonymous reporting uncover fraud and misconduct early, saving millions in legal and reputational costs. Data-driven compliance dashboards translate risk insights into executive-friendly metrics, linking ethics ...

By joseph bilello|2025-10-30T20:32:13+00:00October 28th, 2025|Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC, Whistleblowing|

What Should Anti-Bribery and Corruption Training Cover?

Hard-to-get Taylor Swift tickets, special access to the hottest event in town, or upgraded hotel suites. Fabulous business perks or problematic bribes? It’s not always easy to tell. One thing for sure? It is illegal to offer, promise, or give a bribe; it’s therefore critical to get straight on clear definitions and practical signals to spot trouble early. That’s why anti-bribery and corruption online training ...

By Jacqueline DiChiara|2025-10-29T16:17:51+00:00October 21st, 2025|Ethics & Compliance Learning|

What is a Whistleblower?

“If you see something, say something,” goes the common adage. Enter whistleblowers, who both “see” and “say”. A simple way to answer what is a whistleblower is: an employee-type insider who raises a red flag about serious problems, like a law or regulatory violation, gross mismanagement, a big waste of funds, abuse of authority, or a risk to public health or safety. If you’re still ...

By Jacqueline DiChiara|2025-10-17T13:11:06+00:00October 17th, 2025|Whistleblowing|

Navigating AI Governance – How to Build Ethical AI Policies That Reduce Regulatory Risk

The AI revolution is in full swing, fundamentally reshaping how businesses operate, innovate, and compete. For Ethics and Compliance (E&C) leaders, this transformation presents a double-edged sword: immense potential for efficiency alongside novel, complex risks. The challenge is no longer if you adopt AI, but how you govern it. The foundation for safe, trustworthy deployment lies in robust AI governance, a systematic framework designed ...

By joseph bilello|2025-10-27T13:43:13+00:00October 15th, 2025|Ethics & Compliance Learning|

How to Build a Speak-Up Culture with a Whistleblower Hotline That Actually Works

Every organization faces ethical risks — from fraud and corruption to harassment and conflicts of interest. A whistleblower hotline is one of the most effective tools to catch problems early, but here’s the hard truth: a phone number or portal on its own won’t fix your culture. If employees fear retaliation, they won’t use the hotline. And if managers downplay reports, compliance collapses. To turn a hotline ...

By Jacqueline DiChiara|2025-09-24T20:38:10+00:00September 24th, 2025|Whistleblowing|

Harassment Prevention Training: Designing Programs for Positive Behavior Change

Workplace harassment can have devastating consequences – which is why harassment prevention training is so important. Victims of harassment can experience long-term emotional and physical effects. Organizations where harassment goes unchecked often experience morale problems, reduced productivity, and high turnover. Unfortunately, harassment in the workplace often goes unreported. Research shows that only one in five workers who experience sexual harassment or assault actually report it ...

By Jacqueline DiChiara|2025-10-07T13:54:55+00:00September 23rd, 2025|Ethics & Compliance Learning, Sexual Harassment|

7 Ways Proactive Risk Mitigation Strengthens Whistleblower Reporting Programs

Updating your whistleblower program is a common compliance task and one of the most effective proactive risk mitigation strategies you can deploy. A strong program helps detect and address misconduct early, before it snowballs into legal battles, wasted resources, or reputational damage. Modern compliance programs guarantee anonymity, are easy to use, and make employees feel safe speaking up. Yet too many organizations still rely on ...

By Jacqueline DiChiara|2025-09-23T19:31:31+00:00September 23rd, 2025|Whistleblowing|

Evaluating Whistleblowing Hotline Providers

Whistleblowing hotline providers don’t just protect people - they protect businesses as well. When employees engage in unethical behavior like harassment, fraud, corruption, or falsifying documents, the consequences for businesses can be severe, resulting in costly fines, reputational damage, and potentially criminal charges. Whistleblowing hotlines empower employees who witness misconduct to report incidents anonymously, without fear of being reprimanded. Choosing the wrong whistleblowing hotline solution ...

By Jacqueline DiChiara|2025-08-21T15:04:08+00:00August 21st, 2025|Whistleblowing|

How Whistleblower Hotline Software Enhances Anonymous Reporting and Workflow Efficiency

Organizations face growing pressure to uphold ethics and manage risk. One telling indicator: a 35% increase in the number of whistleblower cases managed by the Department of Justice. During the 2024 fiscal year, settlements and judgments tied to the False Claims Act hit nearly $3 billion. In recent weeks alone, for example: An airline paid over $8 million in fines for False Claims Act violations involving the misuse of funds. ...

By Jacqueline DiChiara|2025-09-23T17:00:56+00:00August 12th, 2025|Whistleblowing|

Meet “Integrity Sarah”, an Influencer Making Ethics & Compliance Education Stick

When it comes to corporate training, it is important to meet employees where they are. SAI360 is finding success leveraging the popularity of "influencer culture" and infotainment to engage today's workforce with serious ethics & compliance topics. Meet SAI360's Integrity Sarah. Just like many influencers found on YouTube and Instagram, she is sharp, confident in her expertise, and most important - relatable. Featured in SAI360's ...

By SAI360|2025-08-13T20:24:26+00:00August 4th, 2025|Code of Conduct, Ethics & Compliance Learning|

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Compliance Hotline: Turning Risk Into ROI

What Should Anti-Bribery and Corruption Training Cover?

What is a Whistleblower?

Navigating AI Governance – How to Build Ethical AI Policies That Reduce Regulatory Risk

How to Build a Speak-Up Culture with a Whistleblower Hotline That Actually Works

Harassment Prevention Training: Designing Programs for Positive Behavior Change

7 Ways Proactive Risk Mitigation Strengthens Whistleblower Reporting Programs

Evaluating Whistleblowing Hotline Providers

How Whistleblower Hotline Software Enhances Anonymous Reporting and Workflow Efficiency

Meet “Integrity Sarah”, an Influencer Making Ethics & Compliance Education Stick

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