SOX and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines Require That Managers Be Trained on Workplace Ethics to avoid criminal and civil liability for the both the company and individual.
"The organization shall take reasonable steps to communicate periodically and in a practical manner its standards and procedures, and other aspects of the compliance and ethics program, to members of the governing authority, high-level personnel, substantial authority personnel, the organization's employees, and, as appropriate, the organization's agents by conducting effective training programs and otherwise disseminating information appropriate to such individuals' respective roles and responsibilities."
Federal Sentencing Guidelines, § 8B2.1(b)(4)
This lively, interactive course meets those requirements. As importantly, the course will help managers understand how to identify and resolve difficult workplace ethical issues. Don't miss these informative lessons that affect companies on a daily basis. Taught by one of the nation's leading attorneys on workplace ethics, Kathy Franklin, participants will be able to ask questions vital to their business needs. Provides CLE and SPHR credits.
Some Learning Topics Include:
- Understanding the Importance of Ethical Leadership in the New SOX World
- The World of Ethics Compliance – Trends Around the Nation
- Understanding the new legally required practices, procedures, and possible sanctions in the wake of SOX and the FSGs
- Developing Effective Skills for Handling Difficult Ethical Issues
- Building Ethical Character for Leaders – The Role of the Executive Team
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Join this two hour program and meet your training Ethics training requirements. Most managers do not knowingly violate a law and ethics code or policy. Instead, many ethical violations occur when employees are faced with a difficult choice that requires them to balance competing interests where the right thing to do is not clear. Or when they do not understand the complex web of new compliance laws. Or when an employee does something illegal and the right systems are not in place to prevent the wrongdoing. Understanding the new laws and guidelines is critical to succeeding as an executive in today's new world. Effective training strengthens organizational values and accountability; it addresses the "gray areas" in resolving ethical dilemmas; provides executives with practical tools for resolving difficult ethical issues; and identifies the required practices companies must follow in order to avoid both criminal and civil liability.
Expanding on Sarbanes Oxley requirements, new federal guidelines (effective November 1, 2004 (U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, § 8B2.1(b)(4)(A))) establish ethics and compliance guidelines for all organizations, not just publicly-traded companies, and require periodic training on workplace ethics and compliance. Simply providing an executive or high-level manager with an ethics policy or code of conduct is not enough; a formal and effective training program is now required.
Learn how to identify and resolve difficult workplace ethical issues
Satisfy the training requirement under the U.S. Sentencing Commission Guidelines.
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Registration Fee: $50 dollars
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