Ethical Advocate Blog
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Ethical Advocate provides comprehensive ethics and compliance solutions, including ethics and compliance training and confidential and anonymous hotlines, meeting Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and other regulatory and reporting needs.
Ethical Advocate Blog
5d ago
Retail business is booming, especially with eCommerce and online expansions to traditional storefront businesses. And with the surge in digital transactions comes a new wave of potential risks. Today, we’re sharing insights for entrepreneurs in the retail sector to use to reduce those risks – more specifically, related to ethics. Take a deep dive to learn what your store can do differently to make your ethics initiatives more impactful.
Look for Ways to Promote Ethics in Sustainable Products
One way today’s retailers can promote ethics in sustainability is by sourcing products from suppliers w ..read more
Ethical Advocate Blog
1w ago
In a perfect world, no one would have to use your ethics hotline to report misconduct or suspicious unethical behavior. But the reality is that when you have an ethics hotline in place, you can expect customers, vendors, employees, and visitors alike to use it. Now, how you handle those anonymous reports will determine if, in fact, a violation has taken place. Today, we’re discussing what happens during the investigation process, so you can find valuable insights in developing yours.
The Goal of an Ethics Hotline Investigation
Not every report that comes into your ethics hotline will have adve ..read more
Ethical Advocate Blog
2w ago
You’ve deliberated about launching an ethics hotline for your business but remain on the fence. You recognize the benefits, like potential cost savings, reduced ethical risks, and boosted company culture. And while you consider your company’s need for an anonymous whistleblower hotline, be mindful of the following signs. These red flags suggest now is the time to embrace the high-value results of an ethics hotline.
1. Your Teams Feel Pressure to Meet Metrics or Productivity Objectives
If your employees are in high-pressure roles to meet strict or timely goals, the environment can lead to stres ..read more
Ethical Advocate Blog
3w ago
An ethics hotline can be an instrumental resource for today’s companies as leaders look to build transparency, loyalty, and trust in the workplace. The existence of a hotline alone can reinforce ethics as a priority, reducing risks of unethical conduct and providing an anonymous outline for reporting. But an ethics hotline is also a proven mechanism for promoting safety in the workplace. And in many cases, it’s the ethics hotline that reduces workplace injuries. See how launching an ethics hotline in your business can benefit your safety guidelines and maintain compliance.
1. Employees Can Rep ..read more
Ethical Advocate Blog
1M ago
Your company may already enforce ethics policies companywide. But as a sales manager or leader in a sales capacity, there’s more you could do to promote ethical conduct within the sales department. Sales is a unique role, with direct customer contact and collecting sensitive customer information. These unique dynamics can present additional ethics risks that other departments or positions don’t have. Take extra steps to bring and enforce ethical behavior among your salesforce with these insights and suggestions.
Defining Ethics within the Sales Role Specifically
Every lead, prospect, presentat ..read more
Ethical Advocate Blog
1M ago
Today’s business environment is changing and evolving to meet the current events and times. It’s important that from an ethical standpoint, your business ethics policy changes and evolves, too. It is a daunting task to implement an ethics policy, and there are many ethical challenges met along the way. Here are some key points to consider and why an ethics hotline can play an integral part in your company’s HR management.
Growing Need for Environmental Sustainability
Companies embracing environmental sustainability commit to practices prioritizing the planet’s well-being alongside their busine ..read more
Ethical Advocate Blog
1M ago
For the most part, leaders don’t intentionally seek to lead or manage others unethically. Sure, there are a few bad apples that may come to mind in high-profile, public examples. But most leaders, especially those who value growth, productivity, and success, aren’t trying to sabotage company ethics. The challenge therein is learning how to not just avoid unethical practices but to intentionally behave and lead more ethically. It’s this ethics-driven purpose that will separate the good from the great leaders. And as we head into a new year, these are the ethics in leadership trends to know.
Pra ..read more
Ethical Advocate Blog
2M ago
If you’re running a retail business, you’re keenly aware of how prevalent and high-tech retail theft can be. You’re careful to take precautions, of course. But you’re always on the lookout for better ways to control theft. Today, we’ll help you reduce the risks and costs associated with this abhorrent and unavoidable problem. And theft is another reason why so many retailers are turning to ethics hotlines.
1. An Unorganized Store Layout Invites Theft
The first step to preventing retail theft is organization. Keep your store tidy and organized, including displays and shelf products. When things ..read more
Ethical Advocate Blog
2M ago
It’s time to strategize for a successful 2024. More and more construction businesses, small and large, are taking a closer look at their ethics policies, too. From preventing theft and harassment to improving safety mechanisms, your construction company’s ethics policies are essential. Today, we’re sharing the benefits of adopting an ethics hotline in tandem with your robust ethics policies. See how an ethics hotline can be the revolutionary tool to keep safety a top priority, costs low, and work culture positive in your construction business.
Ethics Hotlines Encourage Employees to Report Issu ..read more
Ethical Advocate Blog
2M ago
It’s not uncommon for businesses across a variety of industries and sectors to conduct routine audits of their finances, processes, and core offerings. Audits are great mechanisms for extracting data, identifying areas of improvement, and recognizing trends in how you conduct business. However, not every company is taking advantage of the insights provided by an ethics audit. And today, we’re highlighting several advantages an ethics audit can provide for your company.
Take a closer look at your ethics policies and find new ways to reduce expenses, improve company culture, and solidify your br ..read more