Principled

This episode of the Principled Podcast, join Amy Hanan, LRN’s Chief Marketing Office and Lance King, Head of Group Compliance at Virgin Media O2, as they examine how organizations can empower leaders to champion ethics and compliance, discussing what it takes to build high performing compliance teams, manage regulatory risks, and how to develop effective relationships from shop floor to the C-Suit...

As AI technology evolves, businesses face challenges in ethical implementation. In this episode of the Principled Podcast, Amy Hanan, Chief Marketing Officer at LRN, talks with Justin Garten, LRN’s Senior Director of AI and Data Science, about the AI Implementation Principles brought forth by the White House and Department of Labor.   With experience at Mantium and Google, Justin shares insights o...

In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Amy Hanan, LRN's Chief Marketing Officer at LRN, is joined by Ayumi Kijima, Head of Group Compliance at ORIX, headquartered in Tokyo. This episode examines the evolving landscape of global compliance programs in Japan and internationally and how organizations like ORIX Group are shaping them to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing business envir...

In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Frances Ibekwe, LRN's Senior E&C Advisor and Barrister, is joined by Gaby Gray, Head of Legal at Alliance Pharma, to explore insights from LRN's 2024 Ethics & Compliance Program Effectiveness Report, with a focus on the UK region. As organizations worldwide face escalating risks, the report underscores the pivotal role of values-based E&C...

The US Department of Justice Criminal Division has been increasingly vocal about what makes organizations’ ethics and compliance programs effective. This input on program effectiveness takes the form of guidance to prosecutors about what questions to ask when companies negotiate to resolve DOJ investigations into corporate wrongdoing on favorable terms. What does this guidance on program effective...

In the nearly 10 years of running our annual program effectiveness research, LRN has had the good fortune to discuss trends in E&C with leaders from across the world. The Middle East is one such region. How do business practices differ in this region compared to other parts of the world? Who are the like-minded professionals that E&C leaders can connect with in the Middle East? In this epi...

Amid the escalating severity and frequency of new risks worldwide, Ethics and Compliance (E&C) initiatives are doubling down on efforts to mitigate these risks. This critical focus is underscored in LRN's latest 2024 Ethics & Compliance Program Effectiveness Report, which draws insights from over 1,400 E&C professionals globally. Our findings reveal that values-driven programs not only...

The intensifying severity and frequency of new risks worldwide have heightened the focus of Ethics and Compliance (E&C) programs on risk mitigation efforts more than ever. LRN's 2024 Ethics & Compliance Program Effectiveness Report presents comprehensive global data and insights from over 1,400 E&C professionals to underscore this trend. Our research emphasizes the effectiveness of val...

With escalating risks becoming more severe and frequent globally, Ethics and Compliance (E&C) initiatives are intensifying their focus on risk mitigation. LRN's 2024 Ethics & Compliance Program Effectiveness Report, drawing insights from over 1,400 E&C professionals worldwide, underscores this trend. Our research indicates that values-driven programs not only exhibit superior effective...

As new risks increase in severity and frequency around the world, E&C programs are focused on their risk mitigation efforts. This is a key theme of LRN’s brand-new 2024 Ethics & Compliance Program Effectiveness Report, which features global data and insights from more than 1,400 E&C professionals. According to our research, values-based programs are not only the most effective but also...

In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Frances Ibekwe, LRN's Senior E&C Advisor and Barrister, is joined by Gaby Gray, Head of Legal at Alliance Pharma, to explore insights from LRN's 2024 Ethics & Compliance Program Effectiveness Report, with a focus on the UK region. As organizations worldwide face escalating risks, the report underscores the pivotal role of values-based E&C...

As the speed of innovation and regulation continues to accelerate, the importance of learner engagement is at an all-time high, especially to help reduce organization risk. How do organizations prioritize communications is a strategy for improving learning and engagement In this week’s episode of the Principled Podcast, host Dave Hansen, global advocacy marketing director at LRN discusses how to d...

As geopolitical events, new technology, and regulatory developments increase the severity and frequency of risks, E&C programs are focused on their risk mitigation efforts. At LRN, a central lesson from over 10 years of primary research is that values-based programs are not only the most effective, but also correlate strongly with reduced risk and better business outcomes. But how exactly are...

The meaning of work has shifted, and employees across generational divides are demanding a reset. Data from a special edition of Edelman's 2023 Trust Barometer—the Trust at Work report—notes that trust in “my employer” is higher than that of most institutions out there. But employees are expecting more, and their influence in the workplace is rising. How can companies leverage trust and adapt thei...

In an episode of the FCPA Compliance Report, host Tom Fox dives into the topic of program effectiveness with Susan Divers, director of thought leadership and best practices at LRN. Listen in as the two unpack the latest findings and best practices from the Global Standards Edition of LRN’s Ethics & Compliance Program Effectiveness Report. Susan shares her expertise on the vital role of E&C...

Amid all the conversations about artificial intelligence in the marketplace, there is a growing focus on the ethics behind AI technologies. How do we ensure the responsible development of generative AI tools? What role do we play in the ethical deployment of AI-oriented business initiatives? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Emily Miner examines these questions with Rob Katz, the vic...

Environmental, social, and governance, or ESG, has been in the news a lot lately—particularly the “E” when it comes to new and evolving regulations. There’s been a greater push in the United States for transparency and disclosure of data regarding businesses’ environmental impact, driven largely by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the National Advertising Division of the Better Business...

Keeping the focus on the human element of ethics and compliance can help E&C programs move from “cop” to “coach.” But what does that look like in practice? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Susan Divers talks about the importance of humanizing ethics and compliance with Adam Balfour, the author of Ethics & Compliance for Humans. Listen in as the two discuss best practices tha...

We’ve officially wrapped season 10 of the Principled Podcast and are taking a break for the holidays. Stay tuned for more conversations on culture, ethics, and compliance in the coming calendar year. Happy holidays!

The meaning of work has shifted, and employees across generational divides are demanding a reset. Data from a special edition of Edelman's 2023 Trust Barometer—the Trust at Work report—notes that trust in “my employer” is higher than that of most institutions out there. But employees are expecting more, and their influence in the workplace is rising. How can companies leverage trust and adapt thei...

Artificial intelligence has become the topic du jour—from national news outlets to trade publications. The very term can elicit feelings of uncertainty and dissonance about how it will be applied in our daily lives. One thing is certain: AI will transform the way we do business. With such innovative technology comes the responsibility to use it wisely and ethically. In this episode of the Principl...

There is a lingering misconception that ethics and compliance programs are too US-centric, when in fact they are largely global in nature. What trends and best practices have emerged to underscore the growing reach of E&C? In an episode of the Corruption, Crime, and Compliance podcast, host Michael Volkov dives into the topic of program effectiveness with Susan Divers, director of thought lead...

The interdependence of our global business environment and the reach of regulators’ actions has contributed to generally accepted principles for E&C program design, implementation, and impact. This episode of the Principled Podcast dives into the business ethics practices in the Nordic region. Listen in as host Emily Miner explores key findings from the 2023 Nordic Ethics & Compliance Surv...

The worldwide surge in start-up culture, from venture capital and angel investors to equity structures and fundraising rounds, has transformed business today. But why have so many well-funded start-ups—like FTX and Theranos—imploded in a cloud of scandal? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Susan Divers discusses the role of ethics in start-up companies with Tammy Mah-Fraser, an execut...

As LRN expands globally, we have the good fortune of meeting leaders in ethics and compliance in new places around the world. The Middle East is one such region, largely due to a recent merger of the Compliance Learning business unit from Thomson Reuters. How do business practices differ in this region? Who are the like-minded professionals that E&C leaders can connect with in the Middle East?...