Advancing Integrity in the Workplace

Build a culture of workplace integrity to strengthen corporate compliance

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Maintaining a culture of integrity in the workplace minimizes misconduct and improves productivity. The benefits of a high-integrity workplace are clear: 

  • Employees observe 9x fewer instances of misconduct
  • Employees are 1.5x more likely to report misconduct they see
  • Employees are 12% more productive and 2.1x more likely to be engaged with their jobs

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    We want problems brought to us. But I can’t fix a problem that’s never brought to me. By creating that environment where customers and clients are coming to us at an earlier stage, I think we do a better job. And I think Gartner helps me establish that culture within the company.

    Paul Allen

    General Counsel, Fischer Homes

    Workplace non-compliance threatens the business

    Workplace misconduct is too costly to ignore — that much is known. But without clear links to business outcomes, keeping workplace ethics initiatives front and center is hard. In fact, less than a third of compliance executives feel confident in their ability to improve their organization’s integrity. And with 59% of observed workplace misconduct going unreported, it’s time to focus on corporate compliance. 

    Without a strong culture, misconduct remains unreported. 59% of observed misconduct is not reported.
    Impact of a culture of integrity: 9x fewer instances of misconduct, 1.5x increased reporting of misconduct, 2.1x higher employee engagement, and 12% higher employee productivity.

    Advance workplace integrity and compliance

    Our research indicates that the most effective way to foster a culture of integrity is by building stronger climates, or local environments that reinforce broader cultural values and beliefs. This decreases employee observed misconduct and improves employee reporting rates, as well as overall business performance. Manager preparedness is also key to ensuring higher reporting rates ultimately translate into ethical behavior and improved workplace integrity.

    Impact of a culture of integrity: 9x fewer instances of misconduct, 1.5x increased reporting of misconduct, 2.1x higher employee engagement, and 12% higher employee productivity.

    Strategic workplace integrity insights

    Gartner’s research provides compliance leaders with crucial insight on workplace integrity and corporate ethics, along with best-practice templates and tools to train employees and help minimize reputational risk to advance a sustainable corporate culture.

    Rethink compliance’s role in culture

    Building a strong culture of honesty and integrity starts with building strong climates for your employees. Compliance programs need to take all levels of the organization into account — so download the research paper today to align your efforts with proven best practice.

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    Develop and promote a healthy culture of honesty and integrity

    The cost of getting culture wrong is high, and many long-held assumptions on corporate culture, workplace ethics and trust are proving wrong. Use this infographic to sense-check your understanding of how to build a sturdy compliance program, empower employees and influence company ethics. 

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    Empower the business to own compliance risk

    Employees empowered to own compliance risk are far more likely to identify and act on risks — but first you need to equip them to manage risks. Read this Smarter With Gartner article on how to guide less and empower more.

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    Report to the board on corporate culture

    High-profile cultural failures in the business world increase pressure on CCOs to safeguard against future misconduct. Use this customizable template to lead effective board discussions on company ethics and culture, and outline next steps for compliance risk mitigation and management.

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    Focus on the compliance areas that matter most

    Compliance leaders are searching for ways to improve their department, but competing priorities leave them wondering where to focus attention, time and money. Use our key activities map to build the right plan for your function and the wider organization.

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    Report to the board on 2020 DOJ compliance program guidance

    The 2020 update to the DOJ’s Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs provides a greater level of detail about how the DOJ evaluates compliance programs. Use this board briefing to increase compliance program effectiveness.

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    Workplace integrity: Minimize misconduct with the right corporate culture

    Chief compliance officers and senior executives need to work together to nurture the right corporate culture and develop effective employee reporting channels. With more than 10% of employees having witnessed misconduct in the past year alone, it has never been more imperative for businesses to build a strong compliance program. 

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