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...
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Investigations & Regulatory Compliance
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...
What does integrity mean in the corporate realm?
Companies often cite integrity as one of their core values, but some don’t define what this means for the employees or the company. Taking the time to make it clear what integrity means and how it’s monitored is critical. In the simplest sense, integrity means that...
What is file integrity monitoring?
File integrity monitoring (FIM) is a crucial part of regulatory compliance and data security for businesses and other organizations. Basically, FIM involves monitoring all attempts to access or make changes to any electronic files and folders with sensitive...
Do you need an external review of your company’s integrity?
Businesses operate primarily to make money. Unfortunately, a profit motive can lead to very ethically questionable business practices. From manipulating and under-compensating employees to skirting environmental regulations, there are numerous ways that profit motives...
3 different types of bid rigging
If you’ve been accused of bid rigging, the first thing to remember is that this is essentially a type of collusion. It happens within the construction industry. The collusion is between the companies that are bidding on the project. At the end of the day, the goal of...
3 notable examples of tax fraud
All business entities are subjected to federal tax laws. On top of that, there are also regulations at the state level. All of this can be overwhelming even for the seasoned business owner. However, the truth is that if you fail to honor your tax obligations, you...
Avoid construction compliance issues with clear communication
Avoiding disputes in the construction industry may seem like an impossible feat. There are so many people, processes and moving parts involved that disputes seem inevitable. However, when you implement good communication at the start of a project, it’s possible to...