The Value of Multiple Stakeholder Perspectives When Assessing Your E&C Program. Evaluating your organization’s E&C program and associated activities from multiple perspectives provides insight into your program’s design and implementation, prioritize areas of strength and improvement and to better allocate limited resources. Are ready to align your E&C program goals
Ethics & Compliance Initiative (ECI) Presents the Carol R. Marshall Award to Steve A. Linick of Mercy Corps. The annual award recognizing innovative leaders in the Ethics & Compliance industry was presented during IMPACT 2024, ECI’s global ethics conference. WASHINGTON, DC—December 10, 2024 – Ethics & Compliance Initiative (ECI), the global
At ECI, we're excited about participating in #GivingTuesday, which is celebrated around the world on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. #GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. This celebration offers organizations a chance to connect with their donor
The Culture Journey survey first ran in 2019 and has become a biyearly occurrence under Carol Folt. (Photo by Ling Luo) ECI recently consulted with USC to conduct a culture assessment. The article below from USC Annenberg Media discusses the results of the culture assessment. Five positive and
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
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