All Ethics & Culture articles – Page 10
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Opinion
SEC’s latest whistleblower award worth note beyond $104M payout
The SEC announced a $104 million award split among seven whistleblowers, but the fact nearly a dozen claimants contacted the agency seeking to provide information related to one action should be notable to companies regarding the stakes of the current whistleblower landscape.
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Q&A: FlightHub compliance officer on shift to culture of compliance
Sona Bedrossian, FlightHub Group’s general counsel and compliance officer, explains to Compliance Week how the online travel agency embeds compliance into its technology.
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Need to know: New York City AI bias law
Companies that use automated tools to screen candidates for jobs based in New York City must check those systems for bias or potentially run afoul of a first-in-the-nation law.
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News Brief
Tech giants, White House agree to AI risk management guidelines
Technology companies including Google, Meta, and OpenAI agreed to a series of voluntary commitments they’ll make regarding their management of risks when developing artificial intelligence systems.
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Corporate implications of SCOTUS affirmative action reversal
The trickle-down effects of the Supreme Court’s decision overturning affirmative action in college admissions have already come to light. With legal attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on the horizon, private employers should risk assess their programs.
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Webcast
CPE Webcast: How to create compliance training employees connect with
Behind every one of your company’s risks and opportunities are its people. Employees are bringing their own experiences, knowledge, beliefs, and backgrounds—how do we as compliance practitioners create training that connects to learners equally effectively across the board?
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Supreme Court to consider case that could affect corporate whistleblowing
The Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments in a case, Murray v. UBS Securities, that has focused attention on the burden of proof whistleblowers reporting misconduct internally must meet to establish retaliation by their public company employer.
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Self check-ins key to personal, professional growth
“Risk assess yourself constantly.” Expert speakers at Compliance Week’s Women in Compliance Summit dispensed this career advice in more ways than one.
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Opinion
Women in Compliance Summit proves value of congregating, allyship
Compliance Week’s inaugural Women in Compliance Summit featured two days dedicated to elevating attendees and addressing some of the unique challenges women face in the profession.
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Article
Creating impactful compliance training
Speakers as part of a webinar hosted by the International Compliance Association discuss practical tips for engaging learners via compliance training beyond the traditional tick-box approach.
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News Brief
PwC Australia removes chief risk officer after tax scandal review
PwC Australia exited eight partners, including its former chief risk and reputation officer, following an investigation into the sharing of confidential government tax policy information at the firm.
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News Brief
Lawsuit: Ex-FTX CCO bribed whistleblowers into silence
The former chief compliance officer at cryptocurrency exchange FTX paid off whistleblowers and their lawyers trying to expose the company’s fraud, according to a lawsuit filed in bankruptcy court by FTX and its debtors.
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Learning from Uber’s DEI setback: Why structure, collaboration matter
Experts look back at Uber’s recent diversity, equity, and inclusion fiasco and illuminate hazards to avoid, allowing organizations to gain a stronger footing on their own DEI journeys.
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NAVEX report: Driven by cyber threats, infosec compliance top of mind
Compliance teams are taking more responsibility for issues related to information security and data privacy, motivated by increasing threats posed by data breaches and cyber intrusions, according to a new survey from NAVEX.
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Webcast
CPE Webcast: Compliance can be an advantage
Explore the people and business opportunities that lie at the intersection of evolving human capital management technology and employers’ complex compliance obligations.
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Resource
e-Book: ESG survey: Social risks, blind spots, and barriers
This free e-Book explores why companies understand the social risks in their supply chains posed by corruption, inequality, and employment standards but don’t always fully recognize less visible risks such as forced and child labor.
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Opinion
‘Bully Market’ depicts Goldman Sachs lacking in culture vigilance
Jamie Fiore Higgins’s experiences at Goldman Sachs as chronicled in her memoir “Bully Market” prove a timely read following the investment bank’s $215 million class-action settlement over gender discrimination.
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Survey: Social risks in supply chain prove vexing for GRC professionals
Respondents to a survey conducted by the International Compliance Association said they were confident they understood and are properly monitoring the social risks in their companies’ supply chains, though blind spots regarding cultures and strategic plans remain.
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Responsible use cases exist for generative AI in compliance—if you plan carefully
The possibilities for productive use of generative AI are alluring, compliance professionals say. But harnessing the technology in an ethical and compliant manner requires thorough risk assessment.
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Culture goals: ‘Get out of the squishiness and into something measurable’
Organizations must move beyond abstract theory and truly measure their compliance culture, a panel of experts discussed during Compliance Week’s 2023 National Conference.