Ethics & Compliance Program Effectiveness Survey

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Ethics & Compliance Program Effectiveness Survey

?? Ethics & compliance professionals —your input is needed! ??

LRN’s flagship 2025 E&C Program Effectiveness Survey is now open, and we need just 10 minutes of your time to help shape the future of ethics & compliance programs. Your feedback will contribute to crucial industry benchmarks and trends, creating one of the most comprehensive reports on E&C program success, launching in February.

?? What’s in it for you?

Gain access to vital data that can guide your strategy and compare your program against leading practices—giving you an edge in improving your program's effectiveness. Plus, stay ahead of emerging trends in the E&C space.

?? Take the 10-minute survey here.?

Code of Conduct Report:

?? The 2024 Code of Conduct Report ??

Our latest report highlights key generational divides in workplace ethics, particularly among Gen Z employees, who are 2.5x more likely to believe it's acceptable to bend the rules, even as they engage with codes of conduct more than older generations. This gap creates unique challenges for ethics and compliance professionals in fostering a consistent ethical culture.

Key findings include:

?? Global insights: Code engagement varies widely across regions.

?? Leadership disconnect: Confidence in code adherence drops from senior leaders to front-line employees.

?? Tech adoption lag: Traditional formats are still preferred over digital, indicating a need for better communication on digital tools' value.

?? Hybrid work sweet spot: Employees in hybrid setups show the highest code engagement, suggesting this model may boost ethical practices.

As shared by Jim Walton, CCEP , Director, LRN, Advisory Services, “This report underscores the complexity of fostering ethical cultures across multi-generational workforces.”

Explore the full report here to learn how you can bridge generational gaps, foster stronger ethics, and inspire principled performance in your organization. ??

?? Don’t miss out! ??

Join us for an exclusive webinar with GRC World Forums on transforming your code of conduct: tackling new risks to enhance workplace ethics.

Discover how leading organizations are updating their codes to meet today’s evolving challenges—drawing insights from LRN’s 2024 Ethics & Compliance Program Effectiveness Report.

?? Learn best practices, explore emerging trends, and get actionable tips to elevate your ethics and compliance programs with real-world examples.

Secure your spot now here. A must-attend for senior compliance professionals! Featured speakers will be Jim Walton, CCEP , Meredith Hunt, CCEP (LRN, E&C Advisor), and Olaf Casperson, CCEP, PMP , CECO HCLTech .?

And? here are some key? ?? insights from the LRN & International Compliance Association Global ?? Masterclass series on fostering global ethical cultures, featuring LRN’s Chief Advisory Officer, Ty Francis MBE, CCEP and and Director, Advisory Services Jim Walton, CCEP . Also included were Andrea Cardoso (LL.M.) , Rebecca Mayfield , Courtney Colligan , Forensic Risk Alliance Partners Derek Patterson , Charlie Patrick , and Weng Yee Ng , as well as ICA’s Pekka Dare and Tim Tyler .

International Compliance Association Awards

?? Attention E&C Community! ??

We’re excited to invite you to showcase your hard work and achievements by inviting you to enter the 2025 ???? International Compliance Association Awards, featuring three new categories co-created by LRN and ICA! ??

These awards are the perfect platform to spotlight initiatives that have made a real difference in your organization’s ethics and compliance journey. If your team has been driving innovative programs, fostering a strong ethical culture, or leading impactful communication campaigns, now is your chance to be recognized! ????

Categories co-created by LRN:

?Compliance Communication Initiative of the Year: Recognizing impactful campaigns that boosted engagement with compliance and delivered sustainable results.

?Compliance Culture Initiative of the Year: Celebrating projects that strengthened trust and employee engagement across all levels of the organization.

?Compliance Programme of the Year: Recognizing programs that embrace innovation and align policies, procedures, and controls with business values, featuring LRN's Program Maturity Assessment (PMA) to benchmark effectiveness and drive strategic improvements.

Submitting your entry is an incredible way to highlight your team’s dedication to ethical leadership and principled performance. ??

?? Submit your entry now here.

??Learn more about the categories here.

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