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Inthe nearly 10 years of running our annual program effectiveness research, LRN has had the good fortune to discuss trends in E&C with leaders from across the world.The Middle East is one such region. How do business practices differ in this region compared to other parts of the world? Who are the like-minded professionals that E&C leaders can connect with in the Middle East? In this episode of LRN’s Principled Podcast, host Amy Hanan is joined by Elvis Angyiembe, the co-founder of theMiddle East and Africa Compliance Association (MEACA).Listen in as they discuss Elvis’s experience working in the Middle East for various multinational companies, what led him to start MEACA, and what the E&C priorities are for companies in the Middle East.

For a full transcript of this podcast and bios of our host and guest, visit the episode page at LRN.com.

Amid all the conversations about artificial intelligence in the marketplace, there is a growing focus on the ethics behind AI technologies. How do we ensure the responsible development of generative AI tools? What role do we play in the ethical deployment of AI-oriented business initiatives? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Emily Miner examines these questions with Rob Katz, the vice president of product management for responsible AI and tech at Salesforce. Listen in as the two discuss what ethical AI means in practice and how organizations can better integrate ethics into the development of their products, technologies, and services.

For a full transcript of this podcast and bios of our host and guest, visit the episode page at LRN.com.

For more information on responsible AI, check out these Principled Podcast episodes:

• Handle with care: ChatGPT and generative AI risk
• What does responsible AI and machine learning look like for business leaders?

Read the National Institute of Standards in Technology’s AI Standards.

Read Salesforce’s AI Acceptable Use Policy.

Environmental, social, and governance, or ESG, has been in the news a lot lately—particularly the “E” when it comes to new and evolving regulations. There’s been a greater push in the United States for transparency and disclosure of data regarding businesses’ environmental impact, driven largely by the Securities and Exchange Commission and the National Advertising Division of the Better Business Bureau. In fact, California is expected to soon be the first US state to require company reporting related to environmental impact. So, what does this all mean for companies that are working to become more sustainable? How do you even begin to report on emissions and environmental impact? In this episode of LRN’s Principled Podcast host Eric Morehead explores how transparency plays a crucial role in corporate sustainability with Andrea Peters, the senior counsel of Interface.

For a full transcript of this podcast and bios of our host and guest, visit the episode page at LRN.com.

Check out the LRN blog for more ESG thought leadership.

Keeping the focus on the human element of ethics and compliance can help E&C programs move from “cop” to “coach.” But what does that look like in practice? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Susan Divers talks about the importance of humanizing ethics and compliance with Adam Balfour, the author ofEthics & Compliance for Humans. Listen in as the two discuss best practices that Adam has used over the course of his E&C career, managing regional and global ethics and compliance programs as well as leading areas of global risk management and privacy.

For a full transcript of this podcast and bios of our host and guest, visit the episode page at LRN.com.

Get a copy of Ethics & Compliance for Humans by Adam Balfour.

We’ve officially wrapped season 10 of the Principled Podcast and are taking a break for the holidays. Stay tuned for more conversations on culture, ethics, and compliance in the coming calendar year.

Happyholidays!

The meaning of work has shifted, and employees across generational divides are demanding a reset. Data from a special edition of Edelman's 2023 Trust Barometer—the Trust at Work report—notes that trust in “my employer” is higher than that of most institutions out there. But employees are expecting more, and their influence in the workplace is rising. How can companies leverage trust and adapt their own practices to better address employee concerns? On the season 10 finale of the Principled Podcast, host Emily Miner discusses key findings from the2023 Trust at Workreport with David M. Bersoff, the head of research at Edelman Trust Institute. Listen in as the two explore how employers can strengthen trust in the workplace and beyond.

For a full transcript of this podcast and bios of our host and guest, visit the episode page at LRN.com.

Download the 2023 Trust at Work report.

Artificial intelligence has become the topic du jour—from national news outlets to trade publications.The very term can elicit feelings of uncertainty and dissonance about how it will be applied in our daily lives.One thing is certain: AI will transform the way we do business. With such innovative technology comes the responsibility to use it wisely and ethically. In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Susan Divers discusses how organizations can approach AI in a responsible and ethical way with Jim Byrne, the vice president for ethics and business conduct at Lockheed Martin.

For a full transcript of this podcast and bios of our host and guest, visit the episode page at LRN.com.

There is a lingering misconception that ethics and compliance programs are too US-centric,when in fact they are largely global in nature. What trends and best practices have emerged to underscore the growing reach of E&C? In an episode of the Corruption, Crime, and Compliance podcast, host Michael Volkov dives into the topic of program effectiveness with Susan Divers, director of thought leadership and best practices at LRN. Listen in as the two unpack the latest findings and best practices from the Global Standards Edition of LRN’s Ethics & Compliance Program Effectiveness Report.

For a full transcript of this podcast and bios of our host and guest, visit the episode page at LRN.com.

Download theLRN E&C Program Effectiveness Report – Global Standards Edition.

The interdependence of our global business environment and the reach of regulators’ actions has contributed to generally accepted principles for E&C program design, implementation, and impact. This episode of the Principled Podcast dives into the business ethics practices in the Nordic region.Listen in as host Emily Miner explores key findings from the 2023 Nordic Ethics & Compliance Survey—and what they mean for E&C leaders in and outside the region—with Niina Ratsula, the co-founder of the Nordic Business Ethics Initiative.

For a full transcript of this podcast and bios of our host and guest, visit the episode page at LRN.com.

Download the 2023 Nordic Ethics & Compliance Survey.

The worldwide surge in start-up culture, from venture capital and angel investors to equity structures and fundraising rounds, has transformed business today. But why have so many well-funded start-ups—like FTX and Theranos—imploded in a cloud of scandal? In this episode of the Principled Podcast, host Susan Divers discusses the role of ethics in start-up companies with Tammy Mah-Fraser, an executive director for Alberta Innovates,and Shai Dubey, an assistant professor and distinguished faculty fellow at the Smith School of Business at Queen's University Ontario.Listen in as the three examine how entrepreneurs, investors, and funders can better integrate ethics and compliance at the beginning of their business endeavors.

For a full transcript of this podcast and bios of our host and guest, visit the episode page at LRN.com.