Steps to Creating an Ethical Culture by David Gebler
While many companies are still coming to grips with the role of culture in defining an effective program, many more companies are now ready for definitive guidance in how to create such a culture.
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Also: Ethics Resource Center and Working Values Partner to Help Companies Improve Ethical Culture

 

 In the News


Congress OKs Ban on Using False ID
The Senate unanimously approved a bill to criminalize "pretexting" -- a practice made famous by Hewlett-Packard in which someone pretends to be someone else to obtain confidential phone records.

Study: Most Audit Committees Lack Accountant
A new report says that in 2005 the number of accountants sitting on audit committees doubled compared to four years prior, but that six out of 10 companies still did not have at least one accountant on their committee.

Justice Policy on Corporate Prosecutions Under Review
The Justice Department is considering scaling back tough policies used to prosecute scandal-plagued corporations, legal tools criticized as unfairly pressuring companies and employees to cooperate in investigations.

 Online Survey
Win the Book: "Building a Values-Driven Organization"
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 to show our appreciation you'll be entered to win a copy of the book "Building a Values-Driven Organization - A Whole System Approach to Cultural Transformation"

 Event Spotlight
Is Your Culture a Risk Factor?
Wednesday, Jan. 17, at 8 am
At the Yale Club of New York City
Hosted by David Gebler, President, Working Values


Register today to attend this seminar in New York City featuring David Gebler, Working Values President, discussing how good people can be pressured to do bad things.


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Not to be Missed!
From the Archives...

Webinar: Building the Integrity Team
Did you miss this month's Webinar with David Gebler? Now is your chance to catch up. Why is an ethical culture more than a "nice-to-have?" Why is having a team so critical? How do you build the integrity team?

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Are You Ready for an Ethics & Culture Risk Assessment?
Determine your level of vulnerability and meet goals through a custom action plan.



Ethics & Compliance Learning Tools
We shape our library of online, video, print and live courses and modules to meet your needs. Contact us to customize a program.

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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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