GRC Plus Learning: A Winning Formula for Ethical Corporate Culture

Traditionally, business vs. ethics involved headbutting, with a prevailing belief that corporate entities were solely accountable for generating profits, leading organizations to narrowly concentrate efforts on fulfilling shareholder expectations. However, growing scrutiny of business practices over the last several years by consumers, regulators, and other stakeholders is creating a paradigm shift.  Companies are still focused on generating profits, but many are doing so with greater attention to ...

Five GRC Predictions for 2024

As in previous years, we recently brought together industry thought leaders to get their insight on what to expect in the year ahead for governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). Scott Cogan, senior vice president at SAI360, Bill Pennington, vice president of research of risk at Verdantix, Vicki Wright, regional director APAC at SAI360, and Nathan Parker a GRC Researcher came together for the GRC: Key ...

By |2025-04-28T02:31:21+00:00December 26th, 2023|Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC|

Gifts with Strings Attached: Where’s the Line in Medical Compliance?

In the intricate world of medical compliance—particularly within sectors like pharmaceuticals and medical devices—receiving gifts or incentives raises significant ethical and regulatory questions.   This delicate balance often resembles a tightrope between maintaining healthy business relationships and adhering to stringent compliance standards. Here lies the crux of conflicts of interest (COI) in open payments.  Open payments are a form of financial transaction where exchanging money, ...

By |2025-04-28T02:30:52+00:00December 5th, 2023|Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC, Healthcare GRC|

Watch GRC: Key Trends and Predictions for 2024 and Beyond

In this on-demand webinar, we delve into the dynamic world of Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance (GRC) globally. We cover some of the key risks encountered by firms globally, the regulatory responses, and the persistent challenges in compliance and governance. This session also dives into our expert predictions for the coming year, helping you navigate and excel in the evolving GRC environment. Our GRC experts ...

Risk Management Tips: How to Turn Threats into Opportunities

Risk management is not just about managing potential threats. It’s about identifying and seizing new opportunities. This approach requires a dynamic and well-informed strategy that both aligns with an organization’s ever-changing goals and the pace of an ever-evolving market where the only thing constant is rapid change.  To dive deeper into this topic, SAI360’s webinar—Risk Management Tips to Help Your Organization Succeed—featuring Scott Cogan, SAI360’s ...

By |2025-04-28T02:30:22+00:00November 13th, 2023|Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC|

Watch Risk Management Tips to Help Your Organization Succeed

On-Demand Webinar In today's business landscape, the path to organizational success is paved with informed decision-making, goal achievement, and adherence to regulatory requirements. Effective risk management is the driving force behind these accomplishments. Watch this enlightening webinar, "Risk Management Tips for Organizational Success," where we explore how robust risk management practices can be your organization's greatest ally. Our speakers, Risk Management expert Norman Marks and ...

By |2025-04-18T17:43:47+00:00November 2nd, 2023|Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC|

Global Ties, Mutual Gains: The Modern Landscape of Supply Chain Partnerships

Supply chain partnerships link businesses together as one and can play a pivotal role in a company's success. How well a company performs often lies in the strength of its connections.  There is an increased market focus on supply chain partnerships. These wide-ranging relationships encompass everything from sourcing materials to delivering final products.  The Renewed Focus on Supply Chains  Several factors have driven businesses to ...

By |2025-04-28T02:29:59+00:00October 31st, 2023|Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC|

Company Policies: The Need for Regular Review and Revision 

Company policies are more than just guidelines. They form the very fabric that binds an organization together. They delineate expectations, outline procedures, and ensure every stakeholder is on the same page.   However, despite company policies’ pivotal role in the smooth running of a business, oftentimes, these policies remain static, trapped in a time warp of sorts, untouched and unreviewed for extended periods.  For example, if ...

By |2025-04-28T02:28:42+00:00October 31st, 2023|Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC|

Navigating the Synergy of Audit, Risk, and Compliance

Audit, risk, and compliance. Frequently seen as the three pillars of governance, they create a resilient framework to safeguard companies.   Let’s dig deeper:   Auditing involves the evaluation of financial records, controls, and processes to verify accurate and compliant financial statements and deliver transparency to stakeholders. It offers investors and regulators a comprehensive perspective on an organization's financial well-being.  Risk management involves recognizing, assessing, and mitigating potential threats ...

By |2025-04-28T02:28:40+00:00October 31st, 2023|Governance, Risk & Compliance: GRC|