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Ethisphere's Ethics Quotient (EQ) questionnaire is a comprehensive evaluation of an applicantâs ethics and compliance program, culture, and governance practices, and it forms the core of the applications process for the Worldâs Most Ethical Companies recognition. On June 30, Ethisphere will release the revised EQ, giving prospective applicants a month to review its changes and prepare for the applications process. In this episode Ethisphere Director, Data & Services, Neal Thurston explains the updating process and what it means for you.
Request application information for the 2026 Worldâs Most Ethical Companies: https://worldsmostethicalcompanies.comEthisphere Resource Center: https://ethisphere.com/resourcesChapters(00:01:31) - How the EQ team decides what needs updating or inclusion(00:03:50) - This year's biggest changes to the EQ(00:05:29) - Advice for prospective World's Most Ethical Companies applicants -
An embezzlement case of epic proportions shines a bright light on the importance of internal controls and speak-up culture, as federal prosecutors seek a sentence of 18 years for the former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith for embezzling $44.3 million from the nonprofit over 10 years. Ethisphere Chief Strategy Officer, Erica Salmon Byrne, offers some much-neededethics and compliance context on what we can learn from this oversight failure, and how to prevent it at your organization.
Ethisphere Resource Center: https://www.ethisphere.com/resources
News link: https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2025/04/14/how-former-detroit-riverfront-cfo-embezzled-40-million-undetected-for-over-a-decade/
News link: https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2024/08/23/detroit-riverfront-conservancy-searches-for-new-auditor
News link: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/300125283/202433209349321323/full
Chapters(00:02:36) - What are we to learn from the auditorâs role in this?(00:03:31) - What can we learn about speak-up culture here?(00:05:30) - How can E&C programs prevent such epic corruption?(00:08:08) - How can Board rotation discover this kind of fraud? -
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As a leading developer, manufacturer, and marketer in the highly regulated medical products industry, Convatec invests a considerable amount of time and energy into its Compliance Week program as a keystone event to advancing compliance across the organization, and further Convatec's culture of integrity. Convatec Deputy Chief Compliance Officer Chris Corallo explains how his team executes it.
How Do I Plan a Global Ethics & Compliance Week?: https://youtu.be/R36FsMgpH2g?si=UAmxEuvy7WI9tB7bWhat Are Fresh Ideas for a 2025 Ethics Week?: https://youtu.be/-Q8KfxsKjhY?si=K9GeioCDGhEjOEBUBe a guest on the Ethicast: https://ethisphere.com/ethicastChapters(00:01:20) - How Compliance Week impacts the enterprise all year(00:02:07) - How Convatec plans and executes its Compliance Week(00:06:22) - How to choose what topics you cover during Compliance Week(00:08:30) - The Ethics in Business award and its impact -
Our latest question from the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA) membership asks, what are ethics and compliance best practices when it comes to managing an organization's "material risk-takers?" BELA Chair Erica Salmon Byrne has the answer.
For guest access to BELA: https://ethisphere.com/bela
Ethisphere Resource Center: https://ethisphere.com/resources
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In this episode, Matt Silverman, author of The Champions Network: A Blueprint to Expand Your Influence and Spread Big Ideas in Any Organization, shares best practices for how you can start, develop, and grow an ethics and compliance champions network where you work. Champions networks are a proven way to broaden the reach of ethics and compliance programs and embed compliance into an organizationâs culture.
Get The Champions Network: A Blueprint to Expand Your Influence and Spread Big Ideas in Any Organization on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/u8ej5w3c
Ethisphere Resource Center: https://ethisphere.com/resources
Be a guest on the Ethicast: https://ethisphere.com/ethicast
Chapters(00:01:35) - The special challenges of building a champions network(00:06:33) - How to not rush into developing a champions network too early(00:13:16) - Why being an E&C champion is a great career move(00:16:55) - Champions networks strengthen orgs in times of challenge -
In this BELA Asks episode of the Ethicast, Erica Salmon Byrne, Executive Chair of the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance, explains how you can detect signs of post-investigation or post-survey retaliation within your organization.
Learn more about BELA: https://bela.ethisphere.com/
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In this episode of the Ethicast, Brian Peckrill, Executive Director of the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, discusses the unique value that ethical leadership builds for organizations during these challenging and turbulent times.
1:26: Why staying true to your values builds value3:41: The stages of moral development in business7:03: Don't worry - the E&C discipline is here to stay10:47: Details on the 2025 Ethical Leader of the Year AwardLearn more about the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund: https://williamgmcgowanfund.org
Free ethics and compliance resources: https://ethisphere.com/resource-search/
Find out how to appear on the Ethicast: https://ethisphere.com/ethicast/
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In this episode of BELA Asks, Erica Salmon Byrne, Executive Chair of the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance (BELA), shares insights on how to effectively communicate and implement manager toolkits for ethics and compliance.
Learn more about BELA: https://bela.ethisphere.com/
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In this episode, Craig Moss, EVP, Measurement at Ethisphere interviews Yasuyoshi Goto, SVP Global Compliance and APAC Legal at Marelli, a motor vehicle manufacturer based in Tokyo, Japan. Goto-san shares his insights on how Marelli has made significant improvements to its global ethics and compliance program, and how partnering with Ethisphere made that work possible.
1:40: Prioritizing which program improvements to pursue3:33: Launching a champion program with Turkey as the pilot country7:55: Aggregating risk across business units for a global view of risk15:11: Focusing on supply chain due diligence18:08: Implementing a "measure & improve" strategyLearn more about Ethisphere program assessments: www.ethisphere.com/solutions
Learn more about Marelli's ethics and compliance program: https://www.marelli.com/en/sustainability.html
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In this episode, Haima Marlier, a partner in Morrison Foersterâs Investigations + White Collar Defense Group and co-chair of its Fintech practice, highlights some of the emerging technology issues compliance teams should focus on (that aren't AI), as well as a clear-eyed perspective on what regulatory enforcement realities persist (especially on the state level) despite the ongoing political turmoil in Washington.
Non-AI tech issues impacting E&C todayUptick in securities enforcement within "blue states" during the FCPA enforcement pauseWill SEC and DOJ enforcement remain relevant? Yes. Is the risk of private litigation being overlooked? Also, yes -
In this episode, BELA Chair Erica Salmon Byrne answers another great question from our BELA members: What employee listening strategies really make a difference? (Hint: It has something to do with playing the game "Last Word.")
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Anna Grover, Global Compliance Counsel, for two-time Worldâs Most Ethical Companies honoree Assurant, explains how she approaches the complex issue of mergers & acquisitions due diligence through the lens of ethics and compliance.
The role of ethics and compliance in mergers and acquisitionsWhen it's actually a good thing for compliance to not find a problemThe importance of proactive M&A due diligenceBuilding strong relationships within the deal teamLearn more about Assurant, including its corporate citizenship, latest insights, and more at: www.assurant.com
To see Assurantâs spot among its fellow Worldâs Most Ethical Companies honorees, visit www.worldsmostethicalcompanies.com
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In this live episode of the Ethicast, we cover the termination of Kohl's CEO Ashley Buchanan for cause, and an embarrassing data security lapse for the NFL.
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FirstEnergy is one of the largest investor-owned electric systems in the United States. In this episode, Brian X. Tierney, FirstEnergy Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Antonio FernĂĄndez, Vice President and Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, discuss their efforts to build a best-in-class ethics and compliance program that has earned the company Ethisphere's coveted Compliance Leader Verification designation for 2025-2026.
FirstEnergy's long-term view of their ethics maturity journeyHow support from senior leadership moves the needleEngaging middle managers to be E&C's front lineAdvice for prioritizing strategic E&C initiativesLearn more: https://www.firstenergycorp.com/about.html
Compliance Leader Verification: https://ethisphere.com/solutions/compliance-leader-verification/
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Organizations that benchmark their ethics and compliance programs against their peers often stumble on what to do with their benchmarking data, and what next steps should look like. To that end, Erica Salmon Byrne, Executive Chair of the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance, answers the question: What is a good post-benchmarking action plan?
For guest access to the BELA Member Resource Hub and to speak with a BELA Engagement Director, visit https://ethisphere.com/solutions/bela
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The UK's Serious Fraud Office has issued new guidance around what constitutes "cooperation" and best practice around self-reporting of misconduct with regards to securing a deferred prosecution agreement. We look at the wording of the guidance, alignment with other regulatory standards, and key takeways for E&C teams.
SFO Guidance text: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sfo-corporate-guidance/sfo-corporate-guidance
Deferred ProsecutionAgreements Code of Practice https://www.cps.gov.uk/sites/default/files/documents/publications/DPA-COP.pdf
Failure to prevent offences: A comparative guide https://www.dlapiper.com/-/media/project/dlapiper-tenant/dlapiper/pdf/failure-to-prevent-offences-a-comparative-guide_102024.pdf?rev=e67f357c8e9e4c20905b4bcb8d406f85&hash=8410550F158992E862D8B779C84F6A0A
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Meredith Bell, co-founder and president of leadership training company Grow Strong Leaders (and podcast of the same name) shares her insights on how leaders can strengthen their character and communication skills to inspire others to perform at the highest level.
Everybody thinks they're better communicators than they really areMile markers to measure your growth as a communicatorThe 36 character aspects to develop to become a great leaderLeadership opportunities in our current business environmentGrow Strong Leaders website: https://growstrongleaders.com/
Grow Strong Leaders podcast: https://growstrongleaders.com/podcasts/
Grow Strong Leaders interview with Erica Salmon Byrne: https://growstrongleaders.com/erica-salmon-byrne/
Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills: https://tinyurl.com/2ehve6nz
Peer Coaching Made Simple: How to Do the 6 Things That Matter Most When Helping Someone Improve a Skill: https://tinyurl.com/3xud6wmc
Ethisphere Resource Center: https://ethisphere.com/resource-search/
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On April 8, the U.S. Department of Justice implemented its Final Rule prohibiting or significantly restricting the transfer of U.S. Government-related data, and bulk U.S. personal data to China, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Russia, and Venezuela.
Whatâs driving the rule are concerns over unfriendly actors using U.S. personal bulk data to train AI and thereby gain insight on Americansâ everyday behaviors. Its broad scope, however has significant compliance implications, especially for healthcare, global operations, and any entity handling sensitive personal data.
Why the DOJ is making this a priorityImpacts on orgs already monitoring their data security & third partiesA sign of the DOJ's enforcement consistencyInterview with David Newman, Morrison Foerster, on bulk data transfers, trade compliance, and more: https://www.youtube.com/live/O_g6W1Gqo1Q?si=FhrjIkKZpxPRiNzn
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Many organizations really struggle with their ethics and compliance training and communications programs, relying on methods that are outdated, ineffective, or just plain cringey.
Roxanne Petraeus, CEO of Ethena, and Susan Divers, Ethena advisor and renowned E&C expert, speak to how organizations can better equip their employees to absorb compliance, drive ethical culture, and forge success.
1:58: Changing perceptions around managers as arbiters of culture
4:15: Communicating with people managers around organizational values
8:11: How to build a truly impactful training, communications, and culture program
Learn more about Ethical Management, a training course specifically for mid-level managers, presented jointly by Ethena and Ethisphere: www.goethena.com.
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The 2025 Global Ethics Summit is upon us! And the first day of it is a special program dedicated specifically for the Business Ethics Leadership Alliance! So the big question is...How do I make the most out of BELA Day? Erica Salmon Byrne has the answers.
There's still time to register for the Global Ethics Summit, especially if you want to attend virtually! Take a look at the event agenda and register at https://events.ethisphere.com/e/2025-Global-Ethics-Summit
For guest access to the BELA Member Resource Hub and to speak with a BELA Engagement Director, visit https://ethisphere.com/solutions/bela
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