Things work a bit differently in government. When public monies are paying for services, consulting or any number of products and when the public interest is in question, ethics and compliance is all that much more critical. Contractors are subject to increased scrutiny and that don't live up to high expectations with regard to transparency and ethicals are likely to be "named...

Diversity is commonplace at global organizations. With many cultures and ethnicities represented within a corporation, however, ethics and compliance becomes more challenging. Treating employees with respect is critical, but behaviors are received differently across different cultures. Even keeping those differences in mind, companies must establish a universal set of values.

Developing short- and long-term E&C programs requires a solid understanding of where the company stands in its broader ecosystem, as well as how the existing standards reflect the values of the organization. What also should be considered is company culture - are you fostering an environment in which staff want to comply?