Bridging the Compliance Gap: Why Codes of Conduct and Internal Policies Matter in the Digital Age

The digital revolution has transformed how organizations operate. With more advanced technologies come redefined efficiency and productivity. Tools such as remote notarization, e-signatures, and AI-powered applications are no longer futuristic concepts. They are now integral components of modern business practices. However, this technological surge is a double-edged sword. While it offers unprecedented opportunities for growth and innovation (like being able to sign an important document ...

By |2025-04-11T12:32:45+00:00January 13th, 2025|Ethics & Compliance Learning|

2025: The Year Companies Rethink DEI Initiatives?

Growing cultural and political scrutiny has positioned Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives as a complex issue for corporations navigating both mixed public opinion and legal risks.  What’s happening now? While some well-known companies are scaling back their DEI programs in 2025, others are shifting focus or refining efforts to align with legal and cultural changes. These changes reflect a broader corporate reassessment of various ...

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|

Your Risk Strategy’s Missing Link: GRC+Training

The human factor remains the greatest source of risk in any organization. Companies that fail to align their Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) strategy with employee training are exposing themselves unnecessarily to risk management issues, compliance penalties, and reputational damage. Below we look at three companies that strengthened their corporate compliance and risk management strategy by engaging employees in workplace ethics, eLearning solutions, and compliance ...

Compliance On the Go: How Press Play Reaches Deskless Workers

Many workers don’t spend their day behind a desk—think retail staff, construction crews, dock workers, and nurses. Deskless workers make up 80 percent of the global workforce, reports skedulo.  Like their desk-bound colleagues, deskless employees also need compliance training. However, deskless workers face unique challenges in accessing traditional online learning. Without regular access to computers, how can organizations ensure they receive the same high-quality training?  ...

By |2025-04-28T02:57:21+00:00January 6th, 2025|Ethics & Compliance Learning|

New Ethics & Compliance Gamification Research

The future of gamification in ethics and compliance (E&C) training? It lies in immersive storytelling. According to our most recent SAI360 Learning Content Survey, respondents indicated a preference for branching scenarios. Here, learners navigate a story by making decisions that impact the outcome. This shift arguably marks a noted departure from traditional gamification strategies. Think leaderboards and token-based rewards (which were far less favored by ...

By |2025-06-17T20:27:50+00:00January 3rd, 2025|Ethics & Compliance Learning|

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 ...

SCORM vs AICC What’s the Difference?

For ethics, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) training professionals, understanding the difference of SCORM vs AICC is essential. Below, we highlight some key comparisons between the two eLearning content standards so you can better inform yourself and educate your greater organization on the benefits and disadvantages of both.   What's the difference in SCORM vs AICC? SCORM is the dominant eLearning standard where AICC tends ...

Why Your Third-Party Partners May Be Putting Your Business at Risk

What happens when the vendors and contractors you rely on every day become your biggest compliance risk? For many companies, third-party partners are essential to business growth. However, using third-party vendors can also pose a threat to business continuity and increase your organization’s risk of reputational damage.    Three in four organizations, reports KPMG, experienced at least one significant business disruption caused by a third party within ...