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 ...

Infographic: 7 Responsibilities of a Compliance Officer

This September, we're celebrating National Compliance Officer Day! Compliance officers are the backbone of ethical and legal standards within organizations. They shape and update policies, assess risks, conduct training, and ensure transparency through regular audits and reports. Staying current with evolving regulations, they tackle new challenges head-on, maintaining integrity and promoting responsible practices. Below, we outline seven crucial responsibilities of compliance officers, emphasizing their vital ...

By |2025-04-28T02:45:51+00:00September 15th, 2024|Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC|

SAI360’s 2024 Compliance Time Capsule Unveils the Biggest Industry Trends

In celebration of Compliance Officer Day, we're thrilled to launch our 2024 Compliance Time Capsule! This initiative captures the pulse of today's most pressing compliance trends and challenges, with a look toward the future. Through exclusive interviews with industry experts Tamara Ginciene, Founding Partner of Hinz Governance & Business Integrity, and Fabiana Lacerca-Allen, Chief Compliance Officer at Cipla USA, as well as insights from our ...

By |2025-04-28T02:55:02+00:00September 6th, 2024|Compliance, Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC|

How Can Compliance Officers Turn Risk into Opportunity?

The pressures on compliance officers are mounting more and more each day. From the rapid rise of AI and its associated concerns—such as bias, privacy, and ethics—to the growing need for emotionally intelligent leadership, compliance officers are called upon to manage these risks. And to navigate crises with agility, empathy, and foresight.  In honor of Compliance Officer Day—a holiday created by SAI360 to celebrate the critical ...

By |2025-04-28T02:53:46+00:00August 27th, 2024|Compliance|

A Chief Compliance Officer’s Blueprint for Patient-Centric Compliance

Happy National Compliance Officer Day 2024! To bridge the compliance-care divide, chief compliance officers must foster collaboration between academic and seasoned professionals, blending theoretical knowledge with practical experience from the start. By tailoring compliance programs to the unique risks of each healthcare environment and strategically leveraging technology, they ensure effective risk assessments and compassionate patient care. Prioritizing education, open communication, and innovation drives continuous improvement ...

By |2025-04-28T02:45:22+00:00August 27th, 2024|Compliance, Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC, Healthcare GRC|

Measuring the Effectiveness of Your Compliance Training Program

Determining whether or not your compliance training program is working can feel like chasing shadows. You’re merely running around in the dark left, without a clear vision.  Many organizations are still stuck measuring success by completion rates alone. But this approach hardly scratches the surface of what’s truly needed.  When compliance training falls short, the fallout can be significant—think compliance breaches, hefty regulatory fines, and ...

By |2025-04-28T02:45:55+00:00May 29th, 2024|Ethics & Compliance Learning|

What is the Role of a Compliance Officer?

Happy Compliance Officer Day. Over the last several decades, the role of compliance officer has transitioned from being a helpful addition to a crucial necessity. U.S. corporations first began establishing compliance programs in the 1970s and 1980s due to legislative incentives like the Occupational Safety and Health Act. The 1990s saw the role of compliance officers gain prominence due to high-profile corporate scandals, leading to ...

By |2025-04-28T02:28:24+00:00October 10th, 2023|Compliance, Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC, Healthcare GRC, SAI360|

Healthcare Chief Compliance Officers: 14 Stats to Know

As organizations continue to grapple with an increasingly complex regulatory environment, Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs) have emerged as pivotal figures in maintaining ethical and legal standards.  In honor of National Compliance Officer Day, we revisit SAI360's comprehensive 2023 Healthcare Compliance Benchmark Report, unveiling compelling statistics that spotlight the diverse backgrounds, career trajectories, and challenges shaping these compliance leaders.      Learn More Click here to ...

By |2025-04-28T02:27:18+00:00September 14th, 2023|Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC|

5 Things You Should Know About the Vital Role of Compliance Officers

Compliance officers are the unsung heroes across diverse industries. They are entrusted with upholding ethical standards and navigating the complex web of regulations. Their work is vital for business continuity and economic stability, mitigating risks in turbulent times. Compliance officers thrive on collaboration, working closely with various departments to maintain compliance standards throughout organizations. Beyond mere adherence, they have the potential to influence government regulations, ...

By |2023-09-14T06:45:50+00:00September 14th, 2023|Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC|

National Compliance Officer Day: Summary of SAI360 Events

We are thrilled to commemorate the annual National Compliance Officer Day on September 26—a day SAI360 founded that is celebrated across the U.S.  This observance underscores the significance of acknowledging the pivotal responsibilities undertaken by compliance officers in advancing transparency, upholding security, and influencing the ethos of enterprises.   Compliance officers—first coming onto the scene in the 1990s and growing in popularity in the early 2000s and beyond—have transcended their ...

By |2025-05-08T11:34:35+00:00September 12th, 2023|Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC|