Hard-to-get Taylor Swift tickets, special access to the hottest event in town, or upgraded hotel suites. Fabulous business perks or problematic bribes? It’s not always easy to tell. One thing for sure? It is illegal to offer, promise, or give a bribe; it’s therefore critical to get straight on clear definitions and practical signals to spot trouble early. That’s why anti-bribery and corruption online training ...
“If you see something, say something,” goes the common adage. Enter whistleblowers, who both “see” and “say”. A simple way to answer what is a whistleblower is: an employee-type insider who raises a red flag about serious problems, like a law or regulatory violation, gross mismanagement, a big waste of funds, abuse of authority, or a risk to public health or safety. If you’re still ...
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 ...
Workplace harassment can have devastating consequences – which is why harassment prevention training is so important. Victims of harassment can experience long-term emotional and physical effects. Organizations where harassment goes unchecked often experience morale problems, reduced productivity, and high turnover. Unfortunately, harassment in the workplace often goes unreported. Research shows that only one in five workers who experience sexual harassment or assault actually report it ...
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 ...
Lean teams hunting for compliance solutions face numerous challenges. Manual spreadsheets stall investigations, evidence becomes hard to pinpoint, and regulatory deadlines—like the EU Whistleblower Directive—loom large. In the meantime, executives expect immediate visibility when a compliance allegation surfaces while HR or legal, doubling as compliance, scramble to stitch data together. The result - culture confidence erodes and costs climb. This is where the right whistleblowing ...
Ethics & Compliance (E&C) program management can feel like a maze—complex, high pressure and ever-changing. On top of that, many organizations struggle with low employee engagement. But these challenges are not insurmountable. Below, we outline 10 common barriers to an effective E&C program and show how SAI360 helps organizations cut through the complexity, embed a culture of integrity, and drive lasting impact. Challenge #1: "Our ...
Compliance training should not stop at Ethics & Compliance courses alone. Adding both a Code of Conduct Policy and a Living Code Microsite takes it to the next level by making it easier for employees to find relevant information while ensuring ongoing alignment. What is a Living Code of Conduct Microsite? A Living Code turns your policy into an interactive digital environment. It aligns with ...
The current political landscape is reshaping regulatory priorities. An awareness of which risk mitigation strategies are worth enforcing is critical. This evolution is poised to significantly impact ethics, compliance, and corporate training. With deregulation on the horizon, companies—especially those involved in E&C training—must decode these changes and adapt their programs to stay ahead. (For more, read our perspective, Post-Election Implications for U.S. Ethics & Compliance ...
When Emma opened her inbox and found a voucher for a weekend retreat from a past vendor she froze, unsure of what to do next. Was it a friendly gesture or a red flag? This scenario is a common one, but too often it’s left unaddressed by traditional Ethics & Compliance training programs. Standard Conflicts of Interest (COI) trainings list rules, but fall short when ...
