Getting it Right: Strategies for Maintaining an Effective Corporate Ethics & Compliance Program

Research continues to bolster the conclusion that organizations with positive employee engagement are more successful than those organizations without it. In fact, companies that "get it right" when it comes to culture enjoy benefits that include decreased risk of fraud and other financial related misconduct, increased reporting of financial misconduct, enhanced financial performance, and increased operational performance.

During this informative two hour briefing, where we will focus on the increasingly important workplace subject of Corporate Ethics & Compliance. Our interactive discussion will provide employers with an overview of the fundamental structure of an effective Corporate Ethics & Compliance program, as well as delve into some of the critical topics facing companies in this area, including:

• The importance of risk assessments in developing a compliance program
• Ways of testing whether a company's existing program is achieving its goals
• Strategies in dealing with risk created by third parties
• How to deal with compliance complaints, including investigation protocols
• Dealing with whistleblowers

Our experts will set forth some practical tips that can be used to help ensure your company's Corporate Ethics & Compliance program is effectively meeting its objectives.

Speakers:

• Bradley Siciliano, Shareholder, Littler Mendelson
• Phillip Berkowitz, Shareholder, Littler Mendelson
• Susan K. Anderson, Vice President and Assistant General Counsel, CBS Corporation
• Sandra Maria T. Parrado, Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Breakfast & Registration: 8:00 am – 8:30 am

Program: 8:30 am – 10:30 am

Location:
Sentry Centers
810 Seventh Avenue
23rd Floor – Empire
New York, NY

Continuing Education: Approval pending 2.0 hours of CLE and SPHR/PHR credit

Questions? Email Kellie Nurko or call (973) 848-4752