Ever had that oh no moment when you realize someone signed something they weren’t supposed to? Yeah, that’s how legal nightmares (and awkward conversations) start. Enter this trusty decision tree—your secret to stopping rogue approvals...

Inconsistent discipline throughout your org can leave employees feeling confused and frustrated, and may lead to legal troubles too. No bueno! Save the day by sharing this step-by-step guide with your people managers to ensure discipline is fair and...

Ever wonder if something you're about to share needs to be kept hush-hush? This handy guide is here to help! Think of it like a three-question quiz: answer yes or no, and it'll tell you if a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is needed before anyone spills...

Help your event organizers throw an inclusive, productive, and (importantly!) fun event with this enlightening infographic. Starting with pre-event considerations like pulling the necessary permits to during-event awareness like monitoring for harassment...

Good records management keeps your business running smoothly, but knowing what qualifies as a business record and needs to be maintained can be tricky. Unravel the mystery and avoid confusion with this most excellent infographic.  It starts with...

After all the effort that goes into a quality workplace investigation, writing a report that’s both concise and comprehensive can seem exhausting. But you need to memorialize that effort and it’s not something you can afford to get wrong...

You’ve completed a thorough and thoughtful investigation, determined root causes, and have great ideas for how to resolve the issue and keep it from happening again. You’ve even written a fab report using our Writing a good investigation...

Mergers and acquisitions can be both exciting and terrifying, like base jumping, that long drop on a rollercoaster, or attending a social event for us introverts. While we don’t have a remedy for that weird stomach feeling, we do have a solution to...

Expeditious Ex·pe·di·tious | /ˌekspəˈdiSHəs/ Definition : to do something with speed and efficiency How to use expeditious in a sentence:  This checklist helps your employees expeditiously gather and prepare information for...

What counts as "personal data" to one person might not be to another, which can create major headaches. Use this decision tree to remedy your ills and ensure all your teams have a healthy dose of privacy know-how. In five simple steps, it guides them...

Charades is fun, but, when it comes to handling requests for personal data, the last thing you want is for employees to play guessing games. Remove the ambiguity with this nifty infographic. It reveals the types of data requests they might receive and...

If COVID taught us one thing, it’s that we all like a good puzzle…occasionally. But when it comes to using personal data, there should be nothing puzzling about it. This decision tree helps your employees piece together when they CAN and...

Collecting consumer data is risky business. Your company needs this information to run, but your people should only be collecting what they absolutely need, and tracking those reasons. But do they know this? This nifty infographic makes sure your people...

We love it when leadership takes ownership of compliance, but what happens when they try to handle big-deal issues all on their own? Don’t leave ‘em in the dark wondering when they should loop you in. With this guide, they’ll know...

Next time you’re at a party and someone asks you what you do, hand them this! Okay, maybe don’t—that’s kinda weird, but you can use this inspiring infographic to to teach employees what the Ethics and Compliance team...

It's not unusual to spend hours investigating a Helpline report only to discover that everything stemmed from a manager's poor people skills. It wasn't a true compliance issue after all. UGH! Be proactive and give your leaders this concise—but...

If a chunk of your Helpline reports stem from interpersonal issues—like general lack of civility and professionalism—you’re not alone. And, that’s no surprise. Like college roommates, sometimes our day-to-day interactions get...

While treating customers and vendors with respect is the right thing to do, it’s also great for business. Avoid helpline complaints and negative reviews (including on job search sites) by explaining exactly what civility and respect look like when...

If a chunk of your Helpline reports stem from interpersonal issues—like general lack of civility and professionalism—you’re not alone.   And, that’s no surprise. People aren’t great at sharing feedback (or just plain...

It’s not unusual to receive a Helpline report, only to find out after hours of investigation that it isn’t a true harassment or discrimination issue—it’s a general lack of civility and professionalism by a manager...

Hiring is exciting (finally, all hands on deck!) but if anyone on the team slips up and asks the wrong question during the interview process—stormy seas are ahead! Fear not matey, because this infographic maps out what’s OK to ask, what...

This simple checklist reminds your investigative team of how to effectively close out and document an investigation. Before an investigation team moves on, there are about a dozen elements of documentation and communication that must occur. It’s...