Workplace Civility and Political Civility Go Hand-in-Hand

Workplace Civility and Political Civility Go Hand-in-Hand Conflict and disagreement arise among all coworkers, but some workplaces weather these challenges more respectfully and productively than others. Our data reveal a strong tie between the ability to remain respectful and civil during everyday workplace disagreement and acting with civility and respectful

2024-10-30T19:56:39-04:00Monday, November 4, 2024|Corporate Culture, In the News, Research, Respectful Workplace|

What is the Impact of the Presidential Campaign on the Workplace Environment”?

Are you curious on the "Impact of the Presidential Campaign on the Workplace Environment"? It might not be what you expect!   Download ECI's latest research Encouraging Workplace Civility During Turbulent Times for the full report.  Special thanks to US Chamber of Commerce Foundation for their support! #civility #ECInitiative #WorkplaceCivility

2024-10-30T19:57:37-04:00Thursday, October 31, 2024|Corporate Culture, In the News, Research, Respectful Workplace|

Encouraging Workplace Civility During Turbulent Times

Nearly two-thirds of U.S. workers have 'witnessed incivility in their workplace in the last month.'[1] Incivility and political tensions are increasingly affecting workplace environments, increasing tension, eroding engagement, and harming productivity. ECI surveyed 3,000 US employees on their perspectives, experiences, and the hurdles they face amidst the 2024 presidential election

2024-10-30T19:35:25-04:00Wednesday, October 30, 2024|Corporate Culture, Misconduct, Research, Respectful Workplace, Stat of the week|

Accountability: Accepting and Ensuring Responsibility

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

2024-09-09T14:42:44-04:00Monday, September 9, 2024|Corporate Culture, Uncategorized|

PRESS RELEASE: ECI & RILA Partner to Advance Leading Retailers Ethics & Compliance Programs

  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

2024-06-24T19:57:44-04:00Monday, June 24, 2024|Corporate Culture, In the News, Leadership, Misconduct, Risk Management|

The Business Case for Operating with Integrity

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

2024-06-24T19:39:05-04:00Friday, May 24, 2024|Corporate Culture, Uncategorized|

PRESS RELEASE: Ethics & Compliance Professionals Overestimate the Strength of their Organizations’ Cultures, Findings from NAVEX and the Ethics & Compliance Initiative Show

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

2024-03-24T11:12:29-04:00Tuesday, March 12, 2024|Corporate Culture, High Quality Program, In the News, Misconduct, Risk Management|

Why has Retaliation for Reporting Misconduct Skyrocketed?

Spotlight on ECI Research: Why has Retaliation for Reporting Misconduct Skyrocketed? The ECI 2021 Global Business Ethics Survey® (GBES®) uncovered several trends, including that retaliation for reporting misconduct has skyrocketed. In fact, it showed that 79 percent of U.S. employees and a median of 61 percent of global employees in

2024-03-26T00:01:36-04:00Wednesday, August 11, 2021|Corporate Culture|