Ten Things That Keep Chief Compliance Officers Awake at Night As managing a company that develops custom training courses, I have interacted with many Chief Compliance Officers (CCOs) and their team members when developing compliance-related courses. One of the first questions I ask the CCO is: What keeps you awake at night, and how [...]
Tone at the Top When it comes to shaping an organization's ethical landscape, few factors are as influential as the "tone at the top." Leaders, be they C-suite executives or board members, play a pivotal role in setting the ethical climate of an organization. Their attitudes, actions, and decisions reverberate throughout the ranks, often [...]
10 Crucial Compliance Training Topics Every Employee Should Know Compliance training is an indispensable element in the fabric of any thriving organization. It equips employees with the necessary knowledge of industry-specific rules, regulations, and ethical standards. It's important to note that while the following ten topics are crucial, this list is only partial. Each [...]
Compliance training is essential, and while it's crucial for businesses, the reality is that it can be a bit monotonous. Gamification can breathe new life into compliance training. By making the experience more fun and interactive, you can keep employees engaged and motivated throughout the entire process. This article will discuss the benefits of [...]
Advantages of Microlearning Modern companies need corporate training solutions that are easy for employers and employees. Microlearning-based training fits that bill. It is a somewhat new concept that organizations are slowly adapting in the hope of addressing today’s common learning challenges. Let’s discuss microlearning in the workplace and how corporate learning programs can benefit [...]
Today’s business world is filled with complexities that increase risks, particularly for firms operating internationally. Mitigating risk is a core objective for compliance departments, and a large part of achieving that is developing policies to guide employee behavior within the legal and regulatory parameters. For companies operating internationally, though, compliance is a tricky matter. [...]
We conclude our series on how to create and maintain a culture of compliance with recognition of the rapidly changing world of contemporary business. What was true six months ago may not be an adequate description of today’s business environment. That’s why the department responsible for communications and training on compliance issues must stay [...]
Culture of Convenience vs Culture of Compliance Part I demonstrated what it takes to foster a company-wide “Culture of Compliance” through continuous communication. Compliance courses and communicating company compliance objectives properly are crucial to establishing an effective culture of compliance. Multiple Touch Points However, compliance training doesn't have to end when the initial compliance course [...]
Creating a culture of Compliance - Continuous Communication Creating a Culture of Compliance can be difficult task with a lot of moving pieces, but there are several benefits. In this post we will be considering the topic Continuous Communication to help build a culture of compliance. A company that only deals with problems as [...]
“It wasn’t in the compliance training materials.” That’s a phrase most compliance officers don’t want to hear from their colleagues or employees, especially if something they did triggered an investigation or lawsuit. Hearing something like that should raise tons of red flags, not only from a legal perspective, but also from a training viewpoint. [...]
