Corporate gift-giving can spark compliance challenges if not done ethically. Corporate policies must consider variables, such as: What kind of gift? What is its value? What are the cultural expectations around this gift? What is the context in which the gift is exchanged? Can this gift be considered a bribe? Has it been gifted to carry a weight of expectation? Or is it merely a ...
Crafting a Code of Conduct that effectively balances compliance requirements, company culture, and stakeholder engagement is a complex endeavor. Many companies struggle to create a code that employees can make sense of and feel connected to while also ensuring it addresses industry regulatory requirements. What's Next? To get to the bottom of these types of challenges, SAI360’s recent CustomerConnect webinar featured compliance expert Paula Davis, ...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries worldwide. It's transforming rapidly, and even sweeping day-to-day media headlines. For instance, Tesla recently introduced its humanoid robot, Optimus, with Kim Kardashian's promotion of it on her social media channels helping make Optimus more of a global household name. Meanwhile, SpaceX launched India’s GSAT-N2 satellite, set to revolutionize broadband and in-flight connectivity across the region. SpaceX now has rockets ...
With the November elections just around the corner in the U.S., the potential for political conversations in the workplace has never been higher. These discussions can create tension among colleagues. According to Resume Help, half of employees surveyed believe political conversations harm the workplace environment. What’s the Best Course of Action to Ensure a Safe Space at Work is Maintained? While it’s natural for some ...
Case study at-a-glance Recognizing the importance of maintaining consistent standards across its global workforce, Graphic Packaging International embarked on a journey to revolutionize its Anti-Harassment and Discrimination and Code of Conduct training. Through innovative Press Play video solutions and strategic partnerships, their goal was to not only bridge the gap in traditional training methods but also set a new standard for effective, engaging, and accessible ...
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 process where we become so focused on ...
When reviewing an organization’s ethics and compliance (E&C) program, regulators look to codes of conduct to ensure that policies and procedures are up-to-date, accessible and that they really reflect the business. Yet a surprising number of companies with otherwise robust E&C programs leave themselves vulnerable on the code of conduct front. A sound benchmarking framework can help you assess the quality of your company’s code ...
When a company asks us for help assessing or refreshing a code, the first thing we look at is the first thing the Department of Justice (DOJ) looks at—the date the code was last refreshed or amended. The DOJ views outdated codes of conduct as a red flag that a company’s underlying compliance program is inadequately resourced, or worse—not a priority at all. Next, we ...
Thank you for your interest in our whitepaper. Download In this paper, we’ll highlight new standards in codes that are emerging in the face of updated Department of Justice (DOJ) (and other) guidance and maturing compliance practices. We’ll also share our framework to help you determine how your company’s code stacks up against today’s expectations from regulators (including the DOJ), employees at all levels, and ...
