All Ethics & Culture articles – Page 48
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Podcast
Tom Fox podcast: Importance of code of conduct, policies and procedures, and internal controls
In the second of a series on the 10 hallmarks of an effective compliance program, Compliance Week columnist Tom Fox discusses the three components of written standards of a best-practices compliance program: the code of conduct, policies and procedures, and internal controls.
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ArticleSelf-disclosure can root out conflicts of interest
The world is a complicated place. Life choices and side hustles are increasingly pushing employees toward potential conflicts of interest. A solid risk management strategy can keep them happy while creating the visibility needed to protect company interests.
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ArticlePreventing and responding to harassment must involve both HR and compliance
An expert panel at CW 2018 shared best practices on how to address expectations concerning employee behavior, how to properly respond when allegations of sexual harassment arise, and how to communicate with senior leaders and the board on the importance of preemptive action.
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ArticleCreating culture from the ashes of scandal
At Compliance Week 2018 on Tuesday, Hiltrud Werner, head of integrity and legal affairs at Volkswagen Group, spoke of how VW is recovering from a recent scandal and trying to emerge a stronger, better company from lessons learned.
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ArticleJerry Kral: The ethics entrepreneur
Jerry Kral’s compliance and ethics success is distilled from a gut-instinct approach and value-add mindset.
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Blog
Ex-Volkswagen CEO indicted over emissions-cheating scandal
An indictment, unsealed Thursday, charges former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn with conspiracy and wire fraud relating to the company’s long-running emissions-cheating scandal.
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ArticleDavid Huntley: The compliance innovator
As the head of compliance at AT&T, David Huntley innovates plenty of different ways for people to reach out to each other and keep open lines of communication regarding risk and integrity.
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ArticleNote from the editor: As compliance evolves, so does CW
Compliance Week’s new editor in chief outlines an audience-focused strategy to best serve subscribers in a changing compliance environment.
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ArticleCédric Dubar: The top gear
Cédric Dubar took his legal background and passion for corporate social responsibility and crafted a career driving meaningful change at some of the world’s biggest companies.
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ArticleDeeds trump talk in compliance culture
From gender-based pay discrepancies to cultural sensitivities, deeds are more important than talk of a quality corporate culture. It is a lesson companies may learn the hard way.
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ArticleA marketplace response to corruption
A ball-tampering scandal in Australian cricket shows that sometimes the market is the strongest enforcer.
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Article
With harassment reports rising, it’s important to respond the right way
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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Blog
ION appoints compliance officer
Integrated Oncology Network Holdings (ION) has appointed Ryan White as executive vice president and corporate compliance officer.
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Blog
Wyndham Destinations names chief ethics and compliance officer
Wyndham Vacation Ownership, a vacation ownership company and member of the Wyndham Worldwide family of companies, has named James Savina as executive vice president and general counsel for Wyndham Destinations. Savina will also serve as corporate secretary and chief ethics and compliance officer for the company.
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Blog
Alta Mesa Resources appoints chief compliance officer
Alta Mesa Resources, an independent energy company, has appointed Kimberly Warnica as vice president, general counsel, chief compliance officer, and corporate secretary.
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Blog
The dangers of unmasking whistleblowers
What kind of message does it send when a CEO tries to identify a whistleblower among the ranks of his employees?
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Blog
Three key compliance messages to communicate to employees
Effective communication with employees is as important to a successful compliance program as the policies themselves.
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Blog
Three steps to fitting compliance into long-term business strategy
Incorporating the compliance function into a long-term business strategy starts with answering three important questions.
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ArticleCindy Moehring: The catalyst for change
Cindy Moehring, Walmart’s head of compliance, runs a program as ambitious as Walmart itself, requiring diligence, innovation, relatability, and the courage to make hard calls.
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Blog
Some troubling questions at Morgan Stanley
Allegations of domestic violence against one of Morgan Stanley's top producers raise larger questions about the firm's code of conduct, internal investigations, and compliance standards.