Healthcare Business Continuity and Compliance: 4 Critical Life-or-Death Imperatives

Healthcare business continuity and compliance planning isn't just a back-office concern—it's a lifeline. Literally. When unexpected disaster strikes—a power outage, a cyber incident, or a supply chain disruption—patients’ lives could be on the line. Without a strong healthcare business continuity and compliance strategy, hospitals risk non-compliance, patient safety failures, and operational disruptions. Yet, when it comes to business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR), too many ...

By |2025-12-02T16:05:32+00:00March 1st, 2025|Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC, Healthcare GRC|

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 ...

Your Conflicts of Interest Process Is Slowing You Down—Here’s How CMS Integration Speeds Up COI Compliance

Conflict of Interest (COI) campaign responses and compliance is a critical process. Even more so for the healthcare industry. Yet for many organizations, it remains a slow, manual task. Compliance teams spend hours collecting COI disclosures, verifying financial relationships, and reviewing potential conflicts of interest. Without an efficient system, the process becomes error-prone, leading to inconsistent reporting and compliance risks. Employees often struggle to remember ...

By |2025-08-14T15:25:58+00:00February 10th, 2025|Compliance, Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC|

Going Beyond the Checklist: SAI360’s Holistic Approach to Cyber Risk Compliance Management

Data protection and security compliance aren’t just about meeting requirements. It’s about maintaining resilience amid evolving risks. Organizations need an integrated risk management approach that connects related areas of risk like IT risk, third-party risk, and regulatory risk with policy management and business continuity tools as part of a cohesive strategy.    Did you know? Global cybersecurity training is expected to hit $10 billion by 2027. ...

New Year, New Conflicts of Interest Strategy: January Compliance Checklist

Conflicts of interest in the workplace happen more often than you might think. A senior manager approves a vendor contract, unaware the vendor employs a family member.   An employee fails to disclose a financial interest in a competitor’s business, creating a potential bias in decision-making.   These are just two examples of how conflicts of interest can quietly develop in the workplace. All while exposing organizations ...

Post-Election Implications for U.S. Ethics & Compliance Training

The U.S. regulatory environment is on the brink of significant transformation with the impending transition to a new presidential administration. Anticipated policy shifts have ethics, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) professionals preparing for change on multiple fronts including international trade, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programming.  "As with all change, risks and opportunities must be considered," shares Christine Brown, Vice President ...

By |2025-04-28T03:03:57+00:00January 7th, 2025|Ethics & Compliance Learning|

Holiday Gift or Bribe? When to Draw the Governance and Compliance Line

In the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) industry, ethical corporate gift-giving is crucial to uphold integrity and adhere to global anti-corruption laws. Employees must navigate complex regulatory frameworks and cultural nuances to ensure their actions align with both local customs and international legal standards.  A Snapshot of a Few Global Laws Governing Gift-Giving: France SAPIN II Law: A comprehensive anti-corruption framework aimed at increasing corporate ...

By |2025-11-07T21:44:44+00:00December 16th, 2024|Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC|

Holiday Cheer or Ethical Fear? How to Manage Corporate Gift-Giving

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 ...

How to Overcome Compliance Staffing Shortages and Stay on Track

COVID-19's ongoing aftermath has left many organizations facing severe corporate compliance staffing shortages. As competition for skilled professionals heats up, companies are finding it harder to fill key regulatory compliance officer positions. With limited resources, maintaining risk management compliance programs and avoiding regulatory compliance risks and compliance violations has become a major challenge.  Why are Compliance Staffing Shortages Happening? Several factors are fueling the shortage ...

By |2025-11-05T20:40:22+00:00December 9th, 2024|Compliance, Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC|

What Makes a Business Leader Crisis-Capable?

In times of crisis, every decision matters. Crisis-capable leaders go beyond simple decision-making. They build teams that can respond strategically, not just react. They rely on emotional intelligence, foster respect through transparency, and genuinely care about their team members. Together, these elements create a foundation for resilience and decisive action.  Below are four attributes crisis-capable leaders have:  1. Crisis-Capable Leaders Leverage Team Strengths When a crisis ...

By |2025-05-12T15:07:37+00:00November 20th, 2024|Ethics & Compliance Learning, Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC|