Most organizations recognize the importance of ethics and compliance and the impact it has on business results, brand reputation and employee morale. But an effective ethics and compliance program requires much more than simply drawing up a code of conduct and a set of rules and regulations and hoping for the best. Sufficient training is […]
Establishing an ethics and compliance program is an important – and necessary – step for any organization that wants to maintain a strong ethical cultural. However, workplace retaliation claims can undermine your program’s integrity and even make your organization the target of a lawsuit. They can also cause significant damage to your organization’s reputation and […]
While ethical breaches that occur in Fortune 500 companies tend to get the most publicity, they also happen with great frequency in small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). According to the National Defense Industrial Association, the overwhelming majority of organizations that are suspended or debarred from engaging in government contract work due to ethical misconduct are […]