In today’s globalized world, third-party compliance is a crucial aspect of business operations. You do not want to expose your business to regulatory and reputational risks due to the conduct of external vendors, contractors and suppliers. Therefore, it is advisable...
Investigations & Regulatory Compliance
3 reasons why you need an employee handbook for your business
You have established your company. You have the necessary paperwork together and are looking forward to bringing in your first batch of employees. Your business is ready to go and you can’t wait to open your door to clients. Nonetheless, it’s important to first ensure...
An effective anti-harassment policy could protect your business
As an employer, it helps to have a solid and effective anti-harassment policy at the workplace. Your employees should feel safe and assured that their work environment is free of any form of harassment or discrimination. A policy that does not fully address harassment...
How do ethics and compliance work together?
Anyone who opens a business needs to ensure they understand the applicable regulations that apply to their industry. This is one of the only ways the owners can ensure compliance. From there, they need to hire individuals who understand the industry and can keep...
What is integrity monitoring?
The U.S. regulatory landscape evolves constantly. As a result, it is critically important for larger companies to take a proactive approach to compliance. Without a strong, proactive approach in place, seemingly innocuous gaps in compliance can become significant...
4 causes of regulatory violations
Businesses need to follow state, federal and international laws in their operations. NYC guidelines provide entrepreneurs of different business types with adequate information on how to run their businesses efficiently in compliance with regulations. Nonetheless, some...
What makes a good workplace code of conduct policy?
At the very basic, ethical behavior is knowing the difference between right and wrong. However, the line between right and wrong can be quite blurry in the workplace. To take the guesswork out of the equation, organizations invest a great deal of time and resources in...
2 warning signs that your business could be headed for non-compliance
Rules and regulations are extremely important in the business world, especially in this era of technology. Rules and regulations ensure that your business follows the law. Additionally, compliance protects your business, partners, employees and customers. Failure to...
Be proactive in avoiding securities fraud investigations
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is diligent about finding and addressing fraud. If it launches an investigation targeting your investment firm, you could be ordered to pay fines that might bankrupt your company. In some cases, imprisonment is also a...
3 examples of compliance training programs for businesses
One of the most important aspects of running a successful organization is ensuring that your employees understand state and federal labor laws as well as workplace policies and regulations. When employees are not up to speed on these, leading to violations, your...