White Papers

Our resource library includes white papers providing the latest insight into a variety of topics related to governance, risk and compliance.

Top 12 GRC Considerations in 2012

While regulation is certainly not a new concept to many organizations, the risks posed by regulatory non-compliance will continue to drive global enterprises to tighten their focus on risk management – literally, the center of GRC – and find the balance between business value and business ethics. Download the white paper [PDF]

The Integrated Approach to Managing Policies

Policy management is at the core of the GRC initiative, governing the boundaries of the organization’s risk appetite and culture while establishing and promoting desired behavior. Download the white paper [PDF]

Integrity: Does Your Organization Walk Its Talk?

Authored by noted GRC pundit Michael Rasmussen, this white paper asks and answers pertinent questions such as: Who defines corporate values and ethics? What risks are involved? What roles do policy and technology play in defining, establishing and maintaining corporate integrity? Download the white paper [PDF]

Better Compliance Through Technology

Integrated solutions are enabling better business decisions and delivering a holistic approach to drive risk reduction efforts. This paper takes a look at risk trends and examines how organizations can leverage enhanced integration technology to bolster their compliance and risk management initiatives. Download the white paper [PDF]

The Value of Animation and Visual Storytelling for Corporate Training

As a communication tool for corporate ethics & compliance training, the illustrated narrative has the ability to teach, engage and entertain. Download the white paper [PDF]

The Human Side of GRC: The Essence of Governance, Risk and Compliance

It’s the most fundamental and frequently asked question in GRC practice: How do you influence people throughout the organization (from the boardroom to the mail room) to become fully invested in establishing and maintaining a true culture of ethical governance, risk management, and compliance? In addressing this question, risk and crisis management experts Bruce Blythe and Richard Machold look to two generally accepted and proven models of leadership development and behavior management. Download the white paper [PDF]

Corporate Ethics: The Dodd-Frank Act’s Whistleblower Provisions

What best practices should you put into place today in preparation for compliance with the whistleblower provisions of the Dodd-Frank Act and the SEC Whistleblower Program? This paper provides a brief overview of the Dodd-Frank Act in relation to the previous Sarbanes-Oxley Act and discusses the importance of an internal ethics reporting program as a proven process to build an ethical culture. Download the white paper [PDF]

Best Practices for Global Ethics Hotlines: A Guide To Navigating Hotline Compliance Guidelines Worldwide

Keeping up with global regulations relating to corporate hotlines and whistleblowing programs demands increased scrutiny at every layer of the company, from legal to operations to communications to human resources. As these organizations expand to different countries, they must be sensitive to differing approaches to corporate governance and employee relations which may challenge the assumptions underlying existing whistleblower complaint processes. Download the white paper [PDF]

Build an Ethical Culture with Your Code of Conduct

A comprehensive code of conduct is the cornerstone of an ethical culture, providing employees with them the information they need to act with integrity in the workplace and in compliance with laws, regulations and company policies. When implemented using a best-practices methodology, a code of conduct gives employees the tools and resources they need to deal with challenging situations. But not all codes are created equal. Download the white paper [PDF]

Best Practices in Ethics Hotlines

The impact of fraud on U.S. businesses is costly to organizations, shareholders and consumers alike. According to an ACFE Report to the Nation on Occupational Fraud & Abuse, it is estimated that U.S. organizations lose seven percent of their annual revenues to fraud – almost $1 trillion. So how do you plan, build and communicate an effective anonymous reporting program? Download the white paper [PDF]

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Strengthening Security Through Compliance

Security measures are essential for protecting people, assets and information, and compliance makes sure those measures are effective. A healthy compliance program will bolster your security measures and find weaknesses before they become problems.