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Your whistleblowing system is only as strong as your ability and will to listen
A Code of Conduct is not only intended to explain what is permitted and what is prohibited. Its purpose is to help people make better decisions when the right course of action is not obvious.
An effective speak-up culture makes room for opinions, questions, uncertainty, requests for advice, differing perspectives, and early observations.
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Ethics & Compliance eLearnings should make people think, not just click
Many people think that controls and trust are opposites. That controls signal distrust, while trust means the absence of controls. In reality, the two can form a seamless whole, a match made in heaven.
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Controls and trust create a perfect partnership
Many people think that controls and trust are opposites. That controls signal distrust, while trust means the absence of controls. In reality, the two can form a seamless whole, a match made in heaven.
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What does compliance actually mean?
The word compliance generally refers to complying with laws, regulations, rules, and other obligations. Organizations develop compliance programs, hire compliance professionals, and monitor compliance metrics. But what does compliance actually mean, and what should an effective compliance function seek to achieve?
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Why even a good Code of Conduct is not enough
A Code of Conduct is not only intended to explain what is permitted and what is prohibited. Its purpose is to help people make better decisions when the right course of action is not obvious.
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Ethical stress undermines well-being
Ethical stress is the strain we experience when, for one reason or another, we are unable to act in an ethically responsible way or in accordance with our values. Situations in which we know what the right course of action would be but feel unable to follow it can be particularly stressful. It can also be deeply stressful when we do not know, or are unsure about, what we should do.
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Is it time to update your Code of Conduct?
Creating or updating a Code of Conduct should not be done hastily. Before starting with the writing, the organization should pause to consider its ethical context and what strengthening ethical culture means in that particular organization.