Compliance Perspectives

By Adam Turteltaub If all you’re worrying about is tone at the top, you’re missing a key portion of the choir.  With most people reporting to middle managers, they play in integral role in ensuring a culture of compliance and ethics truly permeates the organization. Evie Wentink, Senior Compliance Consultant at Ethical Edge Experts observes that while many organizations invest in crafting comprehensive codes of conduct and articulate expectations for ethical leadership, they often fall short in equipping managers with the tools, training, and support necessary to fulfill those expectations. This gap can undermine the effectiveness of compliance efforts and leave companies vulnerable to ethical lapses. At the heart of the issue is a lack of intentional communication. Middle managers are frequently expected to embody and promote ethical leadership, yet they are rarely given a clear understanding of what that entails. To bridge this gap, organizations must develop structured plans that define ethical leadersh