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How Companies Can Take a Stand Against Bribery

Harvard Business Review

External standards can also be a powerful tool in support of those efforts, helping companies strengthen ethics and compliance practices by offering a clear framework for action. Siemens was able to rebuild trust after a bribery scandal that reached the top of the organization, in part by implementing an effective compliance program.

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Why Women Stay Out of the Spotlight at Work

Harvard Business Review

For example, Sharon (all names have been changed), an administrator in a compliance office, recounted an interaction with a male colleague. Indeed, most women rejected the executive, self-promoting leadership style in favor of a mission-oriented, communal style. And the leader becomes part of a team.

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Research: Whistleblowers Are a Sign of Healthy Companies

Harvard Business Review

firms with governance protocols that limit shareholder power relative to firm leadership—are less likely to actively use their internal reporting systems. In our discussions with compliance officers at firms, many executive leadership teams stated a “goal” to have zero reports. What this means.

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Why Women Stay Out of the Spotlight at Work

Harvard Business Review

For example, Sharon (all names have been changed), an administrator in a compliance office, recounted an interaction with a male colleague. Indeed, most women rejected the executive, self-promoting leadership style in favor of a mission-oriented, communal style. And the leader becomes part of a team.