GRC Plus Learning: A Winning Formula for Ethical Corporate Culture

Traditionally, business vs. ethics involved headbutting, with a prevailing belief that corporate entities were solely accountable for generating profits, leading organizations to narrowly concentrate efforts on fulfilling shareholder expectations. However, growing scrutiny of business practices over the last several years by consumers, regulators, and other stakeholders is creating a paradigm shift.  Companies are still focused on generating profits, but many are doing so with greater attention to ...

Active Shooter Training in the Workplace 

Active shooter training is increasingly becoming a necessity for safeguarding employees’ lives in unforeseen circumstances. Workplace safety has now become a primary business concern. Workplaces are now the most likely place for active shooter incidents.   Three important stats to know:  In 70% of recorded workplace mass shootings, the primary catalyst was an employment-related issue, such as someone having been terminated  Now, you are actually 18 times more likely to encounter ...

By |2025-08-21T19:22:40+00:00January 3rd, 2024|Ethics & Compliance Learning|

Five GRC Predictions for 2024

As in previous years, we recently brought together industry thought leaders to get their insight on what to expect in the year ahead for governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). Scott Cogan, senior vice president at SAI360, Bill Pennington, vice president of research of risk at Verdantix, Vicki Wright, regional director APAC at SAI360, and Nathan Parker a GRC Researcher came together for the GRC: Key ...

By |2025-04-28T02:31:21+00:00December 26th, 2023|Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC|

Human Rights Day: A Global Wake-Up Call for Workplace Harassment Awareness

International Human Rights Day this December provides a pivotal moment for companies to address a critical global issue: sexual harassment in the workplace.  A Snapshot of Sexual Harassment's Impact on Diverse Populations  How prevalent is sexual harassment in the workplace, and for whom?  Fourteen percent of men versus over one in three women have reported a workplace incident of sexual harassment.  Men, however, are reportedly less likely to report workplace sexual harassment incidents ...

By |2025-04-28T02:30:57+00:00December 15th, 2023|Ethics & Compliance Learning|

From Learning to Leading: Board Directors and the CSRD Challenge in Risk Management

Risk management is a critical responsibility for board directors. This is especially true given the complexities of economic volatility, stringent regulatory environments, and heightened public scrutiny.   Alongside these traditional risk factors, board directors are increasingly required to consider environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects in their decision-making processes, as highlighted by emerging regulations like the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).  As just one example of many, the CSRD ...

By |2025-05-08T21:43:10+00:00December 6th, 2023|Ethics & Compliance Learning|

Gifts with Strings Attached: Where’s the Line in Medical Compliance?

In the intricate world of medical compliance—particularly within sectors like pharmaceuticals and medical devices—receiving gifts or incentives raises significant ethical and regulatory questions.   This delicate balance often resembles a tightrope between maintaining healthy business relationships and adhering to stringent compliance standards. Here lies the crux of conflicts of interest (COI) in open payments.  Open payments are a form of financial transaction where exchanging money, ...

By |2025-04-28T02:30:52+00:00December 5th, 2023|Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC, Healthcare GRC|

A Five-Step Guide to Regulatory Compliance Excellence

In today's complex business environment, regulatory compliance is more than just a box to tick. It's a critical, strategic organization imperative that can define business reputation and long-term success.   Adhering to regulations is vital for a company's success and reputation. Using technology solutions helps companies stay safe and remain competitive by being able to track rules, make clear policies, and have proof of compliance.   ...

By |2025-04-28T02:30:50+00:00December 4th, 2023|Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC|

5 Essential COI Strategies for an Ethical Gift-Giving Season

As we approach the season of gift-giving, it is a good time to address the importance of Ethics & Compliance (E&C) Learning, with a lens on conflicts of interest (COI). For companies aiming to nurture a culture of transparency and integrity, understanding COI, especially in gift-giving scenarios, is critical. Exchanging presents with clients or suppliers, accepting tokens of appreciation from stakeholders, and so on all ...

Addressing GRC Privacy Challenges: Key Insights and Best Practices

Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) privacy challenges carry immense weight in our interconnected world, especially as organizations strive to protect personal and business data. (Consider how, for instance, even a car’s license plate can now become personally identifiable information.) Organizations spend a significant amount of time and effort solving ongoing challenges to safeguarding the privacy of individuals and businesses. Below we highlight a few key ...

By |2025-05-08T21:04:00+00:00November 14th, 2023|Data Privacy & Protection, Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC|

Risk Management Tips: How to Turn Threats into Opportunities

Risk management is not just about managing potential threats. It’s about identifying and seizing new opportunities. This approach requires a dynamic and well-informed strategy that both aligns with an organization’s ever-changing goals and the pace of an ever-evolving market where the only thing constant is rapid change.  To dive deeper into this topic, SAI360’s webinar—Risk Management Tips to Help Your Organization Succeed—featuring Scott Cogan, SAI360’s ...

By |2025-04-28T02:30:22+00:00November 13th, 2023|Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC|