Does your workplace increasingly feel like a big family holiday dinner gone very wrong, with heated debates over political beliefs? It’s undeniable: Politics are incredibly divisive today, affecting not only personal relationships but also professional environments. As news stories and social media narratives seep into office culture, employees may find themselves navigating uncomfortable conversations that can lead to conflict and a breakdown of respect.

It's nearly that time of year again — Corporate Compliance & Ethics Week! And we know that a big event — or series of events — like that doesn’t just happen. It takes a lot of sweat equity from compliance and ethics professionals. And we know that sometimes other priorities get in the way of having adequate time to plan for a week of activities, promotions, and information highlighting compliance.

To date, there has been little benchmarking of data & systems and testing & monitoring, and we’re excited to start a conversation in the industry on these often-overlooked topics.

At Rethink Compliance, we are dedicated to empowering real change – for our clients, in our industry, and in our clients’ workplaces. For our 2024 Compliance & Ethics Program Benchmarking Survey, Rethink Compliance partnered with Radical Compliance to create a comprehensive survey focused on data & systems and testing & monitoring.

Regulators, learners, and compliance professionals agree — more is NOT better when it comes to compliance training. We all know that a smart, short piece can have far more impact than a long, legalistic training. But sometimes getting there seems easier said than done.

Everyone needs a plan for if — or when — regulators show up unexpectedly or start an investigation. Does everyone know their role? Who will notify the CEO? Is IT ready to retrieve necessary documents?

In a digital world, we’re all in marketing, and our communication styles matter. How do you avoid “checking the box” and actually train for results? And how do you get your training to resonate with your employees and “advertise” ethical behavior?

Navigating the complexities of global trade compliance is more crucial than ever. With the rapid expansion of international regulations and the ever-present risk of inadvertently violating trade sanctions, organizations must stay alert and ahead of the game regarding global trade compliance. And we’re here to help!

I can’t state strongly enough how excited I am to introduce an innovative new tool created by us here at Rethink Compliance. Who Owns the Risk? is a card game designed to foster real, insightful discussion about compliance and ethics risk at your organization — and we can’t wait to introduce it to you!

At Rethink, we talk a lot about creating great content that resonates with your employees. But it’s a separate (and equally critical) skill to manage project operations—working with and through other people—to consistently produce courses you’re proud of.