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In today's dynamic business environment, prioritizing ethics and compliance is crucial for long-term success. By integrating ethical practices into their operations, companies can build trust with stakeholders, foster loyalty, and differentiate themselves in a competitive market. Adapting to evolving regulations such as GDPR and environmental standards not only helps mitigate risks but also demonstrates a commitment to ethical behavior, positioning businesses as industry leaders. Embracing compliance proactively can enhance brand reputation and showcase integrity and accountability. An ethics and compliance framework empowers employees to make informed decisions and propose innovative solutions, fostering a culture of transparency, responsibility, and collaboration. This approach attracts top talent and drives innovation within principled organizations. By prioritizing ethics and compliance, businesses can establish partnerships with like-minded organizations, creating opportunities for growth and further cultivating trust in a dynamic marketplace. These values are essential for driving sustainable growth and success.

Corporate integrity is non-negotiable. Dive into our latest article where we explore the vital role of internal investigations in maintaining transparency, compliance, and organizational ethics. Discover the best practices for conducting these sensitive inquiries and the crucial role leadership plays in fostering a culture of accountability. Let's commit to upholding the highest standards of integrity together! #CorporateIntegrity #InternalInvestigations

The thing I said that resonated most with the Ethics and Compliance Switzerland audience?? On Friday on stage in Zurich, I said something rude, but true! '𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝘄; 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝗻𝗼𝘁, 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸'. Cue much nodding and laughing. Then, the realisation that a roomful of Compliance Officers had effectively just admitted to being rule breakers. 🤭 I told them about my last piece of law-breaking; minutes before going on stage, I'd crossed a road on red and ridden a bicycle the wrong way down a cycle path. Nothing major, but then, people who commit major acts of wrongdoing typically begin with smaller ones. Even the best-intentioned people can do bad things. So we need to recognise that we can't simply rely on hiring good people and presuming they won't break rules. That means understanding the realities of what drives human behaviour and designing Compliance programs 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲. Since the session was all about how 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 can help transform 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, it was entirely on point. Thank you to the audience for being so engaged and for the fabulous questions both in the session and in the coffee breaks. Oh and if you want to know what acts of criminality the Lego people are getting up to, all is revealed in the alt-text for the image. _________________________________________________ 👋 I'm Christian. I help organisations have more effective and engaging 𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 and 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 programs by infusing them with behavioural science and creativity. 💼 I offer 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 and 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 tailor-made to bring the best out of your employees. 📺 To get a feel for what I do, have a look at my Compliance In The Wild explainer videos or listen to the Human Risk podcast 🎧 👉 www.humanriskpodcast.com #Ethics #Compliance #BehaviouralScience #ComplianceInTheWild #CITW

Is Ethics & Compliance important in business? Absolutely! Prioritizing ethics and compliance in business has numerous benefits: - **Trust and reputation:** Companies that prioritize ethics are more likely to be trusted by customers, employees, and the public, leading to a stable reputation in today's competitive business world. - **Risk mitigation:** Adhering to ethics and compliance principles helps reduce the risk of reputational damage, monetary losses, and criminal penalties. - **Employee engagement and retention:** A culture of ethics and compliance fosters a healthy work environment, boosting employee engagement, productivity, and retention. - **Business sustainability:** Ethical practices assist companies in creating sustainable business models that align with societal expectations. - **Preventing unforced errors:** Compliance measures aid in preventing unforced errors, a common risk to organizational performance. - **Communicating standards:** Effective communication of ethical messages is key. Leaders should bridge the gap between the organization's ethical code and employees' ethical behavior. Embracing ethics and compliance isn't just a regulatory requirement; it's a strategic advantage that drives trust, mitigates risks, enhances employee engagement, ensures sustainability, prevents errors, and fosters a culture of communication and ethical behavior. #Ethics #Compliance #BusinessEthics #Leadership #EthicalDecision #Trust #Accountability #Responsibility #BusinessCompliant #EthicsandCompliance #RegulatoryCompliance #RiskMitigation #Reputation #Sustainability #TwoWayCommunication #RiskManagement #Integrity

🌟 What are your goals for enhancing your Ethics & Compliance program in 2025? 🌟 As we approach a fresh new year, it’s the perfect time to reflect 🔍 on our current strategies and identify ways to strengthen 💪 our programs. Whether it’s refining risk management ⚖️, fostering a more ethical culture 🤝, or leveraging data analytics 📊 to predict and prevent potential issues—what goals are you setting for 2025? 🎯 🛠️ Here are three “fundamental questions” to guide your planning: 1️⃣ Is the compliance program well-designed? 📐 2️⃣ Is it applied earnestly and in good faith? 💡 (Does it have the resources and support to thrive?) 3️⃣ Does it work in practice? ✅ (Are you seeing real impact and results?) 💼 At Ethico, we empower our clients in all of these areas—helping ensure that compliance programs aren’t just in place, but are actively making a difference! 🌍✨ 💬 Share your insights below, and let’s inspire each other to raise the bar for Ethics & Compliance in 2025! 🚀🌠 #Ethics #Compliance #2025Goals #Inspiration

In today's world, doing business ethically is crucial for long-term success. Ethics means making decisions that are fair, honest, and responsible. It's about treating customers, employees, and everyone else with respect. Here's why ethics matter in business: Building Trust: When businesses are ethical, people trust them more. This trust leads to loyal customers and good relationships with employees. Good Reputation: Ethical businesses have a better reputation. People prefer to buy from and work for companies they trust. Attracting Talent: Ethical companies attract talented people who want to work for a company that cares about doing the right thing. Reducing Risks: Following ethical guidelines helps businesses avoid legal and other problems that could harm their reputation. Long-Term Success: Businesses that prioritize ethics are more likely to survive challenges and keep growing over time. To be ethical, businesses need clear rules, training for employees, and a commitment from leaders to make ethical choices. It's about creating a culture where honesty and fairness are part of everyday business. Let's discuss how your business can strengthen its ethical practices for a brighter future. #EthicsInBusiness #Trust #Responsibility #lordramaglobalexports #bellamelingerie

📣 Kicking off this week by announcing the next International Compliance Association (ICA) webinar, happening this 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲! It is 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 and 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 🙌 We will be diving into the 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 of DEI, Compliance, and Ethics. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐄𝐈 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫? 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭? Join Paula, Azahara, Steffi, and Pekka as they uncover the 𝐰𝐡𝐲, 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 and 𝐡𝐨𝐰 of integrating DEI into compliance and ethics. Discussion points will include: ✅ 𝐃𝐄𝐈 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Should DEI be part of compliance and ethics frameworks? ✅ 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐃𝐄𝐈 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬: What is at stake for compliance and ethics? ✅ 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐄𝐈: How Boards, leadership, and employees can promote DEI in compliance and ethics. ✅ 𝐃𝐄𝐈 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Effective ways to integrate DEI into your frameworks. ✅ 𝐃𝐄𝐈 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲: Assessing and advancing DEI maturity within your organisation. ✅ 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞: Real-world examples and the benefits of DEI. 🎤 Meet our expert panel: 🌟 Pekka Dare | President | International Compliance Association 🌟 Paula Davis | Founder & Director | Waypoint GRC 🌟 Azahara Cots Marfil | Associate Director, GRC Consulting | Arthur Cox LLP 🌟 Steffi Prange-Jones, Dip(GRC) | Senior Business Development Manager | SAI360 Do not miss this chance for actionable insights and practical guidance! 🎯 There is still time to register! 🙌 🗓 Date: 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 13𝐭𝐡, 2024 🕤 Time: 09:30 𝐭𝐨 10:30 (𝐔𝐊) 🇬🇧 👉 Secure your FREE spot now: https://lnkd.in/dsgt6m85 Let us come together to share insights and expertise! 🤝 See you there! 👋 #DEI #Compliance #Ethics #JoinTheConversation #ExpertInsights #NeverStopLearning #TheCreativeComplianceOfficer

🌟 Ethics isn’t just a part of business, it is the business. In today’s world, success is about more than just profits. It’s about doing the right thing – for your people, your community, and the planet. Ethical practices aren’t just a box to check off. They’re the foundation of long-lasting trust, employee loyalty, and a brand that people truly believe in. So, what does an ethical business really look like? ✅ It’s putting sustainability front and center. ✅ Treating employees with fairness and respect – always. ✅ Keeping it real with stakeholders through transparent communication. At the end of the day, ethics drive everything. When we lead with integrity, success follows naturally. How does your business make ethics a priority? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #BusinessEthics #compliance #Ethicent

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐇𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 & 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐃𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫? At JDoe, we believe that fostering trust and accountability in the workplace starts with having the right tools in place. Our latest blog post, "What Are Ethics Hotlines?", explores the importance of these reporting systems, how they work, and why so many traditional hotlines fall short of meeting modern standards. Ethics hotlines are more than just a compliance tool—they're a vital channel for employees to speak up safely and anonymously about misconduct. But outdated systems often fail to create the transparency and trust needed to encourage real reporting. 🔎 In this article, we discuss: - The core purpose of ethics hotlines - Common challenges in existing setups - How innovative digital-first solutions can bridge these gaps It’s time to rethink what makes an ethics hotline effective and evolve to meet the needs of today’s workforce. 👉 Dive into the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e9ZCT8za Let’s lead the way in creating safer, more transparent work environments. #Ethics #WorkplaceCulture #Compliance #Innovation #JDoe #DigitalTransformation #Accountability