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
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
Encouraging Employee Reporting Through Procedural Justice ECI Members: Sign in here to download the full report now. Not a member? Fill out the form below to read the foreword from ECI's Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Pat Harned, and learn more about the RDAP working group and ECI's focus
In-House Training for Ethics & Compliance 2024 Award Recipient ECI is pleased to announce Steve A. Linick, Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer at Mercy Corps as this year’s recipient of the prestigious Carol R. Marshall Award at ECI’s annual conference, IMPACT 2024. Linick is
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
Being the last set of eyes on a work product should be simple. But sometimes only the last set of eyes can see clearly. What happens when a team has gone too far down the wrong road?