This elegant guide shows exactly where to go within the company when issues pop up: HR, compliance, or both. A lot of really smart managers and employees don’t know the difference between HR and compliance—the two teams’...

This helpful graphic gives full color to retaliation by both giving examples and explaining what to do about it. Retaliation is more than someone getting fired–this piece helps folks know it when they see it.

Ensure your managers know how to address employee concerns with this helpful go-to guide. We love contrasting examples—they’re extraordinarily powerful in helping people learn appropriate behavior. Here, this approach is used to show your...

You can preach “speaking up” until you’re blue in the face, but if your managers aren’t echoing the message—or even worse, unintentionally discouraging it—it’s not going to make a difference. And that’s sad...

Let’s be real, when it comes to being a manager, the people stuff is usually the hardest part of the job. And being asked to be “inclusive” can raise anxiety levels even further: How exactly do I do that? Am I doing something wrong? Is...

Already have an Ethics Ambassador Program or just starting one up? Either way, you gotta spread the word! This highly-visual infographic gets to the core of: what ambassadors do how they support the Ethics & Compliance Team the benefits they...

Empower your leaders with the knowledge they need to handle employment actions fairly—especially after an employee raises a concern.  This guide sets the stage with scenarios that might need a little extra care, then covers three key...

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...

We’ve all seen it: A manager is up against a deadline and they blurt out, "Just get it done!" And while they probably didn't mean "break the law"—but, to a stressed-out employee, this ambiguity is basically a Choose Your Own Adventure book...

It’s one of those things that can make work feel…well, awkward. An employee is fundraising for a personal cause or talking up their side biz, and folks feel pressured to chip in—especially if it’s their manager asking. Protect...

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...

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...

It’s great when teams reach for the stars when setting their goals. But, ethics and compliance problems are likely to happen when those goals are unrealistic or poorly thought out, causing teams to cut corners, avoid collaborating, sacrifice...

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...

Inclusion isn’t just a buzzword: Every company wants to make sure employees are set up for success and have equal access to all their benefits and privileges—after all, that’s how you retain your best people! Since every person and...

Employees departing may be routine nowadays, and that's exactly why you need these checklists. Make sure you and your teams get what you need before the employee is out the door! We created two checklists for completion—one for the employee, one...

Hiring someone from a competitor? You've got risks. This guide breaks down responsibilities and tasks to make sure everyone is coordinated—and it works as a record for due diligence, too! In the rush to hire someone, it’s easy to forget that...

Seamlessly bring on new hires with this helpful checklist—and diligence record. Rather than overwhelm a new hire (and their manager) at the start of the new job, we created a simple checklist to detail what needs to happen. This informs everyone of...