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What you'll learn in this podcast episode Most of us have heard the phrase, “If you see something, say something.” But what does that look like when someone witnesses bad behavior in the workplace? How can companies help their employees be active bystanders in the face of misconduct? In this episode, LRN colleagues Felicity Duncan, senior instructional designer, and Kristen Motzer, learning direct...

What you'll learn in this podcast episode A few weeks ago, the United States Sentencing Commission (USSC) issued a report titled The Organizational Sentencing Guidelines: Thirty Years of Innovation and Influence . The publication summarizes the history of Chapter Eight’s development and discusses the two substantive changes made to the elements of an effective compliance and ethics program. So, wh...

What you'll learn in this podcast episode How are boards of directors of major companies coping in 2022 with the increasing expectations from so many stakeholders? How can directors equip themselves to meet oversight challenges and ensure that their companies do business in the right way? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, guest host Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames explores the critical role of...

What you'll learn in this podcast episode What is top of mind with board directors when they think about corporate culture, ethics, and compliance? How can leaders best assess culture in the companies they oversee? In the season 8 premiere of the Principled Podcast, LRN Director of Advisory Services Emily Miner is joined by Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames and Dr. Eric Baldwin at Tapestry Networks to dis...

What you'll learn on this podcast episode Stories of compliance failures aren’t strangers to news outlets or entertainment networks. But while the circumstances can make for great media headlines, what is arguably more interesting is watching how those companies respond. In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Emily Miner is joined by Carlos Villagrán Muñoz, Gerente de Compliance (Director...

What you'll learn on this podcast episode Mobile devices influence nearly every aspect of our lives, including how we learn and process information. So, it’s no surprise that mobile is only becoming more important to ethics and compliance programs—especially when it comes to meeting employees where they are. LRN’s 2022 Ethics & Compliance Program Effectiveness Report confirms this. But how can org...

What you'll learn in this podcast episode Can we make diversity matter to everyone? If so, how can we overcome resistance to dealing with tough topics like racism and gender equality and really change people’s behavior? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Jen Uner talks with Senior Instructional Designer Felicity Duncan about a new LRN learning model and how it can drive behavior chang...

What you'll learn in this podcast episode The world of data privacy and protection continues to evolve at a rapid pace. From the growing number of US states adopting privacy laws to the growing list of rulings under GDPR, the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, it’s a lot to keep track of. What can organizations do better to adapt to these regulatory shifts and adopt a greater culture of priv...

What you'll learn on this podcast episode A code of conduct is your organization’s character and culture written down. It articulates who you are, what you believe, and why you are in business. It also provides a reference for all stakeholders. A reference into what your organization values, and how you live those values. But how do you design and implement a code that communicates effectively? Wh...

What you'll learn in this podcast episode Trust is foundational to business and society, so much so that the global public relations firm Edelman releases an extensive annual survey covering whom and what the public trusts. However, their 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals a concerning insight: people are increasingly more inclined to distrust than trust. In this episode of the Principled Podcas...

What you'll learn in this podcast episode Is trust the ultimate currency of stakeholder capitalism? If so, how can corporate leaders create a culture of trust inside and outside of their organizations? In the final episode of season 7 on the Principled Podcast, host Jen Uner talks about the role of values in building organizational trust—and frameworks to help you get there—with LRN Director of Ad...

What you'll learn in this podcast episode It’s generally accepted that effective E&C programs are based on values as well as rules. But applying those values to real-life situations can be difficult. This has been particularly true during the pandemic, as organizations make hard decisions in many instances and chief ethics and compliance officers play a key role in guiding those efforts. How can v...

What you'll learn in this podcast episode Good training is not quick to create. It takes time, effort, and years of instructional design experience. And too often, best-in-class training gets derailed by inadequate communications. An effective, attention-grabbing communications strategy is just as important as the quality of the learning itself. How can companies ensure that they’re designing trai...

What you'll learn in this podcast episode According to LRN’s 2022 E&C Program Effectiveness Report, 56% of the respondents said that integrating major program elements into a mobile app was a high priority for them this year. But what does a “good” mobile solution look like? And how can you ensure it strikes the right balance of meeting compliance needs while creating an engaging—and helpful—user...

What you'll learn in this podcast episode Over the last 20 years, codes of conduct have undergone an evolution. Originally written as textbook-sized rulebooks, codes now seek to be visually engaging, readable, and useful guides to employees to help them do the right thing. And rather than covering all manner of what you can and cannot do, today’s codes aim to illustrate values-based principles of...

What you'll learn in this podcast episode With increasing demands from institutional investors, employees, consumers, and shareholders around ESG priorities, how are company boards assuring that they are shaping business strategy to be responsive to these expectations? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, Dr. Marsha Ershaghi Hames, partner at Tapestry Networks, explores the role of boards in...

What you'll learn in this podcast episode As the business world makes an overdue shift from shareholder to stakeholder capitalism, is it possible that we will see an erosion of innovation? How does a company’s purpose impact its success? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, LRN Chief Advisory Officer Ty Francis MBE talks about how corporate purpose and stakeholder capitalism fuel innovation...

What you'll learn in this podcast episode The world of data privacy and protection continues to evolve at a rapid pace. From the growing number of US states adopting privacy laws to the growing list of rulings under GDPR, the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation, it’s a lot to keep track of. What can organizations do better to adapt to these regulatory shifts and adopt a greater culture of priv...

What you'll learn in this podcast episode A code of conduct is your organization’s character and culture written down. It articulates who you are, what you believe, and why you are in business. It also provides a reference for all stakeholders. A reference into what your organization values, and how you live those values. But how do you design and implement a code that communicates effectively? Wh...

What you'll learn in this podcast episode Although anti-corruption efforts have stagnated worldwide, human rights and democracy are under assault. Independent nonprofit Transparency International recently published its annual Corruption Perception Index, one of the most widely used indicators of corruption globally. Its 2021 analysis shows that protecting human rights is crucial in the fight again...

What you'll learn in this podcast episode Can we make diversity matter to everyone? If so, how can we overcome resistance to dealing with tough topics like racism and gender equality and really change people’s behavior? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Jen Uner talks with Senior Instructional Designer Felicity Duncan about a new LRN learning model and how it can drive behavior chang...

What you'll learn in this podcast episode   Stories of compliance failures aren’t strangers to news outlets or entertainment networks. But while the circumstances can make for great media headlines, what is arguably more interesting is watching how those companies respond. In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Emily Miner is joined by Carlos Villagrán Muñoz, Gerente de Compliance (Direct...

What you'll learn in this podcast episode What does it look like to navigate and excel in today’s business and legal worlds as a woman of color, and how does having an E&C background impact that experience? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, LRN Strategic Communications Director Jen Uner talks with Nadine Jones, General Counsel of Kuehne + Nagel USA and co-founder of The Initiative: Advanc...

What you'll learn in this podcast episode DEI impacts nearly every aspect of a business. It touches hiring and training efforts, policies and procedures, and even influences company culture and performance. LRN’s 2022 Ethics & Compliance Program Effectiveness Report found that 76% of high-impact E&C programs will be prioritizing DEI initiatives in the coming year. So, how can organizations ensure...

Abstract: Trust is foundational to business and society, so much so that the global public relations firm Edelman releases an extensive annual survey covering whom and what the public trusts. However, their 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals a concerning insight: people are increasingly more inclined to distrust than trust. In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Emily Miner explores key...