Building a Code of Conduct That Works: What to Include and Warning Signs to Watch
What a strong code contains, how to roll it out and enforce it, the board's role, and eight signs a code exists only on paper.
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Draft, review or audit a code of conduct with a clear view of what good looks like. The guide explains what a code is and why it matters, the topics a good code should cover (such as conflicts of interest, confidential information and insider trading), how to communicate and enforce it so people actually use it, and what the board should do. Eight warning signs help directors and auditors judge whether the code is working, and a short self-check closes the guide. Key terms are explained in plain language up front. Editable Word, 7 pages.
What's inside
- About this guide
- Key terms explained
- 1. What a code of conduct is — and why it matters
- 2. What a code should contain
- 3. Communicating and enforcing the code
- 4. The board's role
- 5. Eight warning signs for directors (and auditors)
- 6. Quick self-check
Topics: Fraud and Ethics · Governance · Compliance
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