In celebration of Mother's Day, SAI360 honors the journey of working mothers who manage the intricate balance between professional aspirations and family responsibilities. The labor force participation rate for mothers with children under age 18 fell to 71%, down from 72% in 2019. Notably, mothers with younger children are less likely to be in the labor force compared to those with older children, with only two-thirds ...
In the dynamic field of data protection and privacy, effectively training employees is the key to staying ahead. What are some best practices that can be replicated to ensure success? To answer this question, below we explore how a leading global consumer products company in the health and wellness industry successfully navigated training complexities via a new pilot approach. Unraveling the Dynamics of Learner Confidence SAI360’s customer conducted a pilot to determine how effectively learners could grasp their Data Protection and Privacy course ...
As Paris gears up to host the 2024 Olympics, France's commitment extends beyond mere sportsmanship. It will encompass the ongoing fight against corruption. Namely, comprehensive anti-corruption measures that are potentially redefining the Olympic legacy for good. Key to France's innovative approach is its implementation? The Sapin II law, enacted in 2016, designed to strengthen the country's anti-corruption framework. The Sapin II law focuses on enhancing transparency in public decision-making ...
Traditional Medicare’s Two-Midnight Rule is a guideline used in the U.S. healthcare system specifically for Medicare billing. It helps determine whether a patient's hospital stay should be billed as inpatient or outpatient care. This rule was designed to clarify hospital admissions criteria and plays a critical role in healthcare reimbursement, impacting institutions' operational and financial dynamics nationwide. According to this rule, if doctors expect a ...
What is ethical fading in business? Ethical fading, a subtle yet pervasive issue, occurs when individuals or groups make unethical decisions while believing they align with their ethical standards. This phenomenon leads to a dangerous disconnect between actions and moral values, posing a significant threat to organizational integrity. Ethical fading is not just a theoretical concept but a real-world issue with tangible impact. It's the ...
It's time to reassess your ethics and Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) practices, ensuring they're robust enough to adapt to change. Otherwise, your organization may risk resorting to ineffective siloed approaches for emerging areas like Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), operational resilience, data quality, model risk, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity. As the business environment becomes increasingly complex, the significance of ethical decision-making and GRC ...
Despite a public demand for increased accountability, sexual harassment continues to happen in the workplace. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission reported a 13.6 percent increase in sexual harassment complaints in 2018 over the previous year. Between FY 2018 and FY 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) received over 98,000 charges alleging harassment under any basis and over 27,000 charges alleging sexual harassment. There’s a dire need ...
With digital transformation accelerating at an unprecedented rate, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been more critical. Recognizing this, the European Union (EU) has updated its cybersecurity strategy via the NIS2 Directive. This Directive—representing a significant leap in the EU's efforts to enhance cybersecurity across the board—aims to provide a higher level of cybersecurity across the EU by extending requirements and improving security ...
A Compliance Training Maturity Model is a diagnostic tool that helps organizations assess the sophistication and integration of their training curriculum with risk management best practices. This model is particularly relevant right now, given the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) expectations for corporate compliance management. By benchmarking against best practices and DOJ guidelines, a compliance training maturity model reveals weaknesses and illustrates the value of ...
The compliance training landscape is undergoing a transformative shift. Traditionally focused on minimizing misconduct, today's compliance training emphasizes proactive prevention. There is a significant mindset shift happening now among compliance professionals. Central to this evolution is a key realization: Effective training is a strategic component of compliance. Chief Compliance Officers are now integrating sophisticated learning programs into their compliance frameworks, aimed at aligning employee ...
