Accountability: Accepting and Ensuring Responsibility ECI recently released a Global Business Ethics Survey® (GBES®) report on accountability. Based on 75,495 employee responses from 42 countries across the globe, this report provides valuable insights on why accountability matters to employees. What is accountability? Accountability is accepting or ensuring responsibility for decisions
ECI & RILA Partner to Advance Leading Retailers Ethics & Compliance Programs WASHINGTON, DC—May 24, 2024 – Ethics & Compliance Initiative (ECI), the premier membership association empowering organizations to operate with integrity and maintain a robust ethics and compliance (E&C) programs, announced a partnership today with the Retail Industry
The Business Case for Operating with Integrity Operating with integrity is not just a moral imperative, but a strategic business decision. The consequences of ethical violations can be devastating, leading to significant costs and irreparable damage to a company's reputation. By prioritizing corporate integrity and upholding strong core values, organizations
Thought Leadership that Advances Business Integrity Access to vast information online is convenient, but trustworthiness is crucial. Using unreliable sources for business decisions can lead to risks and liabilities. So, where can you find the information that you need and know that it is reliable? That’s where ECI comes in.
The #1 Defense Against E&C Lawsuits, Investigations, and Penalties. Every organization faces inherent risks in today's business landscape. With each day that passes, the potential for misconduct, noncompliance, and ethical issues leading to liability looms large. The looming threat of lawsuits, investigations by regulatory bodies like the DOJ and SEC,
The ROI of a Speak-Up Culture If you've ever wondered just how valuable your reporting system really is, you're not alone. Ethics and compliance officers have long sought to quantify the business benefits of a speak-up culture. The good news is that groundbreaking research by Professors Kyle Welch and Stephen
One of ECI’s greatest resources is its members. A pillar of our organization, we are proud to have E&C practitioners from industries across the globe in our community. Our new Member Spotlights are an opportunity to highlight just a few of our many great members, showcase their achievements and show
One of ECI’s greatest resources is its members. A pillar of our organization, we are proud to have E&C practitioners from industries across the globe in our community. Our new Member Spotlights are an opportunity to highlight just a few of our many great members, showcase their achievements and show
This article was originally posted on LinkedIn. Please visit this page to view or comment on the original article. Dear Colleague, It is perhaps most fitting for me to begin by saying that this letter was written by a human being. Who would have thought that the day would
Ethics & Compliance Professionals Overestimate the Strength of their Organizations’ Cultures, Findings from NAVEX and the Ethics & Compliance Initiative Show Results from ECI’s High-Quality Program (HQP) Assessments suggest organizations must mature key program elements that contribute to strong culture PORTLAND, Ore.—March 12, 2024 – NAVEX, the leader in