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 ...
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 ...
An integrated GRC framework is a structured approach to managing governance, risk, and compliance activities collectively as part of a unified strategy. The alternative is a disconnected process where departmental silos work independently, often duplicating efforts. Why does this matter? Fragmented systems often miss the big picture. An integrated GRC approach, where teams are collaborating through shared data and workflows, makes it easier for leaders ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
Hidden risks can vaporize anticipated Merger & Acquisition (M&A) returns and derail deal synergies. Acquiring a company means acquiring that company’s risk. Yet, too many deals stumble because compliance expertise arrives late, or not at all. Below, we highlight five common missteps related to compliance that can disrupt M&A transactions. Compliance Joins After the Ink Dries Clients tell us, “We weren’t informed of a pending M&A ...
When it comes to hospital regulatory compliance, no two days are ever the same. Constant change related to evolving regulations, new threats, and shifting policies is the norm, not the exception. This means hospital compliance teams must foster a culture that embraces continuous improvement and responsiveness to change. Below we offer several strategies that can support a continuous improvement mentality for the long-term, leading to ...
On June 9, 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued new DOJ FCPA guidelines that reshape how—and when—the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) will be enforced. The update follows a 180-day pause under Executive Order 14209, which directed prosecutors to stop initiating new FCPA investigations unless tied to national security, cartel activity, or competitive harm to U.S. companies. What is the FCPA? The FCPA prohibits ...
Tasked with managing risk, navigating uncertainty, and leading with clarity, compliance officers and their teams need to be able to operate under pressure and respond decisively. According to Fabiana Lacerca-Allen, JD, LLM, Chief Compliance Officer at Cipla USA and author of The Crisis Capable Leader, and Brenda Crabtree, former U.S. Naval officer turned Director of Compliance at Vaxcyte, these traits are best honed by leaning ...
