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The Network has compiled this comprehensive library of white papers to address best practices as they relate to the operation of an effective reporting program. Browse the collection to gain industry insight into a variety of timely topics.
Best Practices in Ethics Hotlines
The impact of fraud on U.S. businesses is costly to organizations, shareholders and consumers alike. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners’ 2008 Report to the Nation on Occupational Fraud & Abuse, it is estimated that U.S. organizations lose seven percent of their annual revenues to fraud. Based on 2008 figures, that translates to $994 billion in losses. This paper offers a framework for creating an effective anonymous reporting program and discusses techniques for effective planning prior to launch, high-impact communications to engage stakeholders and tips for reacting to hotline tips.
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Best Practices in Global Ethics Hotlines
In today’s global marketplace, organizations are increasingly challenged to not only follow each country’s specific legal guidelines as they relate to operating a hotline, but also with respect to cultural differences in communicating about the reporting process to stakeholders. Compliance with global regulations demands increased scrutiny at every layer of the company, from legal to operations to communications to human resources. This paper is meant to serve as a guide for navigating hotline compliance guidelines worldwide and provides information for your organization to review with legal counsel when setting up international hotline programs.
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Investigative Tips for the Non-Investigator
Effective reporting systems provide you with valuable information about fraud and other forms of misconduct affecting your organization – but gathering the information is only the first step. A comprehensive ethics program requires that organizations address allegations once they have been reported. Conducting an investigation may seem like an overwhelming task, but it doesn’t have to be. The Network teamed up with BDO Consulting to produce this white paper which provides practical information that can be used in conducting investigations, regardless of your level of expertise.
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2009 Corporate Governance and Compliance Hotline Benchmarking Report
This third edition of The Network’s bi-annual Corporate Governance Hotline Benchmarking Report was produced by The Network and BDO Consulting to provide organizations with the data imperative to their ability to compare their hotline activity and subsequent actions and results to similar organizations. The report provides an analysis of 477,940 reports from 1,328 organizations with more than 12 million employees. It spans a five-year period from 2004-2008. To review the 2009 report, click the link below. For questions about the report, contact: benchmarking@reportline.net
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Outsourcing Your Hotline: The Professional Advantage
When it comes to illegal and unethical activity in the workplace, what you don't know can hurt you. In 2008, it "hurt" U.S. businesses to the tune of almost $994 billion in total losses with the typical organization losing seven percent of its annual revenues to fraud. This special report discusses the benefits of partnering with a third-party hotline provider with a broad base of technical experience to introduce a comprehensive hotline strategy to engage every stakeholder in combating fraud and misconduct. More»
Ten Tips for Preventing Corporate Fraud
Even before corporate scandals about companies like Enron and WorldCom made headlines, organizations were waging war against fraud, and they continue to today. Despite tough economic times and seemingly rampant misconduct, now is not the time to panic. This special report offers ten practical steps an organization can take to protect itself from fraud. More»
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