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Roadblocks to Creating a
Culture of Ethics 

NEW YORK—Setting aggressive financial goals that employees can’t make, having “bad barrels” instead of a few “bad apples” and watching a high performer violate rules are a few signs that an ethical workplace culture may be at risk, experts said recently. 

Using CSR to Boost Women’s Rights 
Organizations working to build the business case for corporate social responsibility (CSR) around women’s rights globally said recently that scalability and sustainability are key to maximizing effectiveness. 

 
Don’t Let Policy Override Common Sense
Employers can find themselves in murky waters when they adhere to a policy too strictly, especially in situations where employees run afoul of a workplace rule by following their conscience or trying to act ethically.


Sarbanes Oxley 10 Years Later
Here’s a look at SOX, Dodd-Frank, and the current landscape of employer exposure to liability for retaliating against employees who blow the whistle on suspected illegality.


Businesses Commit to Greater Good
 

A growing number of socially conscious companies that want to demonstrate their commitment to helping solve social and environmental problems are choosing to incorporate as benefit corporations. It’s a relatively new way to incorporate that’s recognized by a dozen states. 
 
HR: Play to Your Strengths to Boost Compliance

Congress Passes Whistle-Blower Protection Law

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The penalties for ethical and legal lapses in the workplace are significant. Legal counsel can provide employers with the strict do's and don’ts of state and federal regulations, but effectively communicating that guidance and providing necessary training to workers remains the purview of HR, as does responding to complaints. In this program, attorneys Brad Siciliano and Reid Bowman will explore the unique role HR plays in the compliance process and provide best practices for effective training.
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