Critical Lessons from the Volkswagen Scandal | Corporate …
WEBSep 11, 2020 · There are lessons to be learned from VW’s errors. In 2015, the company confessed to cheating emissions tests on 11 million vehicles across the globe. “Dieselgate,” as the scandal was called, was a punch to VW’s reputation. The financial hit, significant. The company has paid a whopping $9.5 billion in the last four years to American car ...
Creating an Effective Code of Conduct (and Code Program)
WEBJul 1, 2018 · This tone connects responsible conduct to the company’s and the employee’s success. Such a tone can inspire employees to appreciate the code’s role in the company’s success and ow the employee, by following it, can help make a profound difference. 7. Provides Clear Expectations of Compliance.
5 Key Principles of Successful Risk Management
WEBDec 6, 2017 · Jim DeLoach Jim DeLoach, a founding Protiviti managing director, has over 35 years of experience in advising boards and C-suite executives on a variety of matters, including the evaluation of responses to government mandates, shareholder demands and changing markets in a cost-effective and sustainable manner. He assists companies in …
The HR Function’s Compliance Role - Corporate Compliance Insights
WEBMar 13, 2019 · The human resources (HR) function is at the center of most employers’ efforts to identify, hire and retain the people the organization needs to execute its strategy and achieve its goals. But the HR function is a key player within the organization’s compliance structure as well. There are numerous laws and regulations governing the ...
Internal Control Checklist: 5 Anti-Fraud Strategies to Deter, …
WEBMar 10, 2010 · This condition is principally managed by designing and implementing a control environment that prevents, detects, and deters most fraudulent behavior, whether conducted by employees, vendors, consultants, or senior management. As part of such a control environment, there are five key anti-fraud controls that companies can …
What Is Ethical Culture, and Why Does It Matter?
WEBSep 16, 2019 · A key indication of a strong ethical culture is having a “speak up” culture. This leads to more formal cultural systems and processes, which also impact culture. This is often determined by the hiring process: who you hire, how you train people and what performance management systems are used throughout the employment tenure.
Compliance Monitoring: A Strategic Approach to Monitoring for …
WEBJul 29, 2010 · A Strategic Approach. by Jason Lunday. July 29, 2010. in Compliance. While a little-understood element of process management, monitoring serves as a powerful tool to ensure that ethics and compliance processes continue to work and improve. Ethics and compliance monitoring is a clear expectation but has not been well defined, leaving …
Ethisphere Lists 136 Companies as Most Ethical in the World
WEBMar 15, 2022 · Six of the 136 companies honored have been recognized 16 straight years, every year since the awards began in 2007, while 14 are first-time honorees. There are many household names on the list, including companies like Starbucks, as well as some that are less well-known, like insurance company TIAA. “At TIAA, transparency, …
Tips and Techniques for Detecting and Preventing Fraud
WEBAug 16, 2018 · Read: Top Tips for Deterring Fraud: A Guide for Audit Committees. 3. Improve controls by implementing continuous auditing and monitoring. Strengthen controls over transaction authorizations and use continuous auditing and monitoring to test and validate the effectiveness of your controls.
8 Crucial Compliance KPIs - Corporate Compliance Insights
WEBDec 19, 2023 · Compliance metrics, often intertwined with key performance indicators (KPIs) and key risk indicators (KRIs), are essential tools to gauge a company’s adherence to both internal protocols and external regulations. These metrics offer insights into the effectiveness of an organization’s compliance program, shedding light on areas of …