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Working Values Presents a New White Paper:
To Thine Own Self Be True by David Gebler |
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 Today's boards cannot effectively carry out heightened oversight and governance responsibilities if the individual directors do not embody the values necessary to oversee the corporate culture. David Gebler's new white paper answers: What are the two major trends that are impacting the role of boards? What values do directors need to embody in order to meet its oversight responsibilities?
How can an organization get a true sense of its "corporate culture?" Read an excerpt | Download the white paper
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| In the News |
KB Home CEO Leaving After Errors Found
One of the nation's highest-paid executives has left his job after becoming ensnared in a stock options scandal that already has forced dozens of companies across the country to wipe out billions in combined profits.
Business Wins Easing of a Sarbanes-Oxley Rule
Regulators are yielding to pressure for a more flexible reading of Section 404 -- but some companies that have discovered a booming business in helping others comply with 404 could see their growth slow if the rule is relaxed.
Integrity Can Be a Competitive Edge
While companies often give lip service to integrity as a core value, two ethics experts said a serious effort can give organizations a competitive advantage.
Citigroup Exec Offers Corporate Governance Tips
Speaking at the first Corporate Responsibility Officer (CRO) conference earlier this month, Lewis Kaden, Citigroup Inc. vice chairman and chief administrative officer, told attendees "good governance depends on good processes."
Also: Why Is Corporate Governance Important?
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Register today for this upcoming Webinar:
Building the Integrity Team
Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006, at 1 pm EST
Hosted by David Gebler, President, Working Values
 A successful ethics program requires an integrated approach. Join us for a Webinar to discuss best practices and recommendations for creating an integrated integrity team.
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Online Survey: Ethics Training
Working Values invites you to participate in our confidential online survey on training for ethics professionals and their target audiences. The survey takes just a few minutes to complete, and your input will be valuable in helping us better understand your training needs. | |
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About Working Values
Working Values, Ltd., a SmartPros company, has earned a reputation as a worldwide leader in helping organizations align workplace behavior with their values and standards. We take clients beyond generic compliance to create ethics initiatives that address their unique cultural attributes. The results are learning and communication programs that are meaningful to employees' daily lives, and result in meaningful changes to the organization and how others regard it.
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