Two CEOs of high-profile American companies received rare public votes of no-confidence from their boards of directors this week, just as attendees at Compliance Week’s 20th Anniversary National Conference discussed their role in upholding business ethics and executive accountability.
Ethics & Culture
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CW National Notebook: After fighting the good fight, here’s how you know it’s time to leave a company
As conversations about corporate accountability increasingly turn to include questions about “tone from the top” and the responsibility of senior leadership and boards of directors, compliance professionals are increasingly discussing what to do when they see executive wrongdoing. The answer, one panelist who’d help lead a multinational company said, is to document any issues, and then prepare to quit if they’re not addressed.
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2025 Compliance Week Mentor of the Year, Lisa Fine, is a hub of the community
Compliance professionals may not typically pick their careers as children or straight out of school. For many people who do find their way into the profession, they quickly learn that education, a strong community, and mutual support are keys to success. Lisa Fine, Senior Director, Global Ethics & Compliance at Pearson, has developed into a key member of the compliance community. She’s sought-after by colleagues and fellow compliance officers seeking guidance and advice at different stages in their careers. That’s why we’ve named her Mentor of the Year for our 2025 Excellence in Compliance Awards.
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Ellen M. Hunt, CW’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award winner
Ellen M. Hunt, CW’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award winner, is a torchbearer for the profession and a beloved role model in E&C circles. Lauded for her generosity of spirit, quick wit, and tireless mentorship, the ethics and compliance veteran turned compliance from a patchwork assignment to a true vocation.
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CW National Notebook: Mental health is a rampant issue for cyber pros, and it needs more attention
Cybersecurity has become one of the most important parts of business operations, particularly as companies face a data breach, attack, or disruption of service. But the impact this responsibility is having on cyber pros needs more attention.
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CW National Notebook: Ethics education is key, says Tom Hardin AKA “Tipper X”
Tom Hardin AKA “Tipper X” went from a young trader with his whole career ahead of him to an inside trader who got caught, acted as a Federal Bureau of Investigation informant for two years, and pleaded guilty to a felony.
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CW National Notebook: Simple steps to improve corporate training can have big impact
We all have terrible attention spans. Understanding how people learn can mean the difference between effective compliance training programs or an eye roll.
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CW National Notebook: Success in upper management is about relationships, not skills
The compliance world is filled with numbers, rules and regulations. But the soft skills of management and relationships are critical too, and they can make the difference between making it to higher level leadership or not.
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CW National Notebook: If artificial intelligence screws up at a task, you’re probably using the wrong one
As companies increasingly test artificial intelligence throughout their workforce and product lines, early adopters say an important rule is to pick the right AI for the job.
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CW National Notebook: Under intense pressure, former DOJ Polite says it’s compliance’s time to shine
Like never before in modern American history, ethics and compliance are under attack.
