All Ethics & Codes articles

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With harassment reports rising, it’s important to respond the right way

2018-04-17T10:45:00Z

Rising harassment reports in the wake of the #MeToo movement is highlighting best practices forn how compliance should react to these allegations.

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Compliance officers give ethics training movies two thumbs up

2018-03-27T10:45:00Z

Ethics and compliance officers are taking cues from Hollywood, creating training movies that capture the heart, engage the mind, and keep the attention of employees.

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Creating a culture open to change

2018-03-06T09:45:00Z

In this latest installment of the GRC Illustrated Series, OCEG and Compliance Week explore ways to help companies combat resistance to a change in corporate culture.

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How compliance can demonstrate return on investment

2017-11-21T10:45:00Z

CCOs shared how they demonstrate to senior leaders and board members the compliance program’s return on investment during the recent virtual compliance conference.

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New guidance for best practices on human rights

2017-11-14T12:00:00Z

A new guidance is giving compliance officers the tool they need to benchmark their own organization’s efforts to protect, respect, and remedy human rights.

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Employee amnesty programs: Strategic move or act of desperation?

2017-11-14T12:00:00Z

Employee amnesty programs are a successful investigative tactic to get to the bottom of ethics and compliance lapses. So why don’t more compliance programs offer them?

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What you do in your free time is not your business

2017-10-11T11:00:00Z

Two recent examples of high-profile executives being fired or disciplined for inappropriate behavior in their personal time shows that codes of conduct are not strictly 9 to 5.

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The voice of reason: Q&A with Hui Chen

2017-09-19T13:00:00Z

Renowned ethics and compliance expert Hui Chen discusses true compliance training, what integrity really means, and how compliance can earn its seat at the table at the top of an organization.

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CPAs will get new marching orders on spotting illegal acts

2017-07-25T15:00:00Z

A professional accounting committee has opened a can of worms with a proposal regarding how accountants should respond when they stumble upon illegal activity.

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IMA's updated guidance tells accountants to be ethical

2017-07-10T13:00:00Z

The Institute of Management Accountants has issued new guidance reminding members of the most basic behavior they should embrace. Be ethical.

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Lessons from employees who break the rules

2017-07-05T12:30:00Z

Why do employees break the rules? These tips can lead to policies and procedures that help curb rule breaking.

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Right place at the right time? Or insider information?

2017-06-27T11:30:00Z

Tom Tropp, the Practical Ethicist, draws on the concept of yin and yang to look at what we must do and what we should do, using insider information as an example.

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Is it always wrong to tell a lie?

2017-06-20T12:45:00Z

Got a question for the Practical Ethicist? Please send your ethical dilemmas to practicalethicist@complianceweek.com.

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The Practical Ethicist: Behavior bordering on harassment

2017-06-13T11:45:00Z

Tom Tropp addresses the fine line that separates harsh managerial behavior from outright harassment. Send your ethical dilemmas to practicalethicist@complianceweek.com.

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Ask the Practical Ethicist

2017-06-06T11:30:00Z

When does entertainment become bribery? Arthur J. Gallagher’s chief ethics and compliance officer, Tom Tropp, addresses real-world ethical dilemmas with advice anybody can learn from.

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GE’s approach to fostering a culture of integrity

2017-05-23T13:45:00Z

During a recent Webcast, compliance officers at General Electric discussed how the global corporate giant fosters a culture of compliance built on integrity.

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Applying the Milgram Experiment to compliance

2017-05-16T15:00:00Z

Good behavior comes from constant reinforcement by a voice of authority, because most people actually need permission to do the right thing.

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Compliance’s role in thwarting gender inequality rhetoric

2017-04-11T09:30:00Z

Equal Pay Day highlights income inequality between men and women, and perhaps the answer to addressing unequal pay is through best corporate practice.

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Top 5 ethics and compliance failures of 2016

2017-03-21T12:45:00Z

A highlight of the biggest ethical failures of 2016, including the scandals that rocked Wells Fargo, Unaoil, and Teva, and what public companies should do to avoid a similar fate.

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Workplace investigations: 8 pitfalls to avoid

2017-02-28T09:15:00Z

Investigating workplace complaints of harassment, intimidation, and other interpersonal issues is as challenging as it is mandatory. Sahil Kanuga shares eight common pitfalls to avoid.