As the aftermath of corporate corruption and ethics scandals continue to play out in news headlines and courtrooms, spurring a continued search for expert advice and best practices on mitigating compliance risk . So, when a former compliance expert at...
The way this year began - with a stock market correction that saw the Dow, NASDAQ and S&P 500 indexes all drop more than 10 percent by mid-February followed by an estimate from the Atlanta Federal Reserve that the U.S. economy grew less than 1 percent...
The pharmaceutical industry has been impacted by globalization more than most. Where there was traditionally a significant difference between the levels of healthcare and well-being between the developed and developing worlds, there has been rapid and...
When it comes to finding your way around the regulatory landscape, the overabundant use of acronyms may make you feel like you need a translator by your side. FCPA, OAFC, BSA, PEP and others … keeping all of them straight could be a full-time job—if...
Making sound business decisions requires a significant amount of research and information gathering. Without knowing the history of a company or the market trends of the industry, your company can be exposed to liability concerns, reputational risks and...
Fear- a strong unpleasant feeling caused by being aware of danger or expecting something displeasing to happen. We all experience fear in different forms and often times, it’s just unavoidable. But the fear of missing information with your development...
While the United States and other world powers have lifted oil and financial sanctions on Iran, several states continue to adhere to their own bans on investing or doing business with companies with ties to the country. Although international inspectors...
How many people are seeing your PR messages? This is likely one of the first and most important metrics you check once a story with media analytics once your pitch reaches the masses. While this is a good start, however, it's premature to call a campaign...
This past weekend, up-and-coming young leaders from across the globe gathered together in Bogotá, Colombia for the One Young World Summit 2017. Since forming in 2009, the UK-based nonprofit has staged the annual Summit to bring together young talent...
In the first blog in our series on PESTLE risk monitoring, we look at the “P”—Political—and the role political factors play in terms of the supply-chain and third-party risks organizations face. If 2016 taught us nothing else...
If there's one specific tactic PR professionals need in their strategy, it's storytelling. According to the Global Communication Report 2017 by the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, digital storytelling will be the most important...
Keeping your brand's reputation intact is your primary duty as a public relations professional in 2017. Being ready for crises is an essential element of this kind of brand image protection. When an organization implements a major change in the way...
Chinese technology company ZTE is set to pay up to $1.2 billion for violating US laws against selling American technology to Iran. This is the largest criminal fine in a US sanctions case. Fined for activity in Iran and North Korea An investigation...
Many have wondered how the corporate compliance landscape might change with a new administration at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. After all, reducing regulation on Corporate America was a frequent talking point on the campaign trail. But the first Guidance...
Napoléon Bonaparte once said, “Four hostile newspapers are more to be feared than a thousand bayonets.” We may be firmly ensconced in the digital media age, but his remarks still hold true—whether you’re a would-be emperor...
Determining the value of public relations is one of the most complex topics in the communications field, and has been a debated point that has literally spanned centuries. It's clear to see why setting up a simple equation to determine value is desirable...
Two recent ‘declinations with disgorgement’ suggest that the FCPA Pilot Program, which rewards companies for self-reporting violations of the Foreign and Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), is alive and well. We look at what the scheme means for...
LEGO Group will sell some pieces made from plant-based plastic this year—it’s the first step in its bid to make all products and packaging from sustainable materials in 2030. LEGO prioritizes corporate social responsibility, earning it the...
In the digital age, you need more than a ruler to measure PR performance. Preview our eBook on why AVEs fall short and what metrics you need to track instead. Since the inception of the profession, public relations practitioners have wrestled with...
Modern slavery risks have risen across the world over the last year, including in 20 of the 28 member states of the European Union, according to the Modern Slavery Index 2017 , an annual study by Verisk Maplecroft, we look at the increased risks and numbers...
In the second blog in our series on PESTLE risk monitoring, we look at the “E”—Economic—and the role economic factors play in terms of the supply-chain and third-party risks organizations face. Economics is at the core of every...
Our series on PESTLE risk monitoring continues with an exploration of the “S”—Socio-cultural—and how it influences supply-chain and third-party risk to global organizations. As organizations become more reliant on complex networks...
Our series on PESTLE risk monitoring continues with a deeper look at “L”—Legal risk—and how it can impact organizations enterprise-wide . In this fifth installment, we take a look at the legal risk factors that might affect...
Companies are exposed to regulatory, financial, reputational and strategic risks, and the number of countries and NGOs with compliance expectations is on the rise. The best way to proactively manage these expectations? Risk-based due diligence and ongoing...
Social purpose is your brand's new best friend. Social Media Week shared the facts that prove the rise in purpose-driven brands , including growing consumer support of sustainable brands and increasing company investment in capital for social impact...