
NAVEX Editorial Team
Risk & Compliance Researchers and Writers
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The NAVEX Editorial Team comprises of several researchers and writers who work with industry thought leaders and data scientists to bring you the latest in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) news. Bringing over a decade of experience in various industries, this group of content creators is dedicated to sharing R&C insights, data-based findings from proprietary NAVEX research, compliance news, regulatory updates and more.
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12 Jun 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
World Whistleblowing Day 2026: How to build an anti-retaliation culture
This World Whistleblowing Day, we explore retaliation, early warning signs and how to protect reporters.
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8 Jun 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
Beyond Policy: Are You Capturing and Controlling Disclosure Risk?
Policies set expectations. Disclosures reveal real-world risk. Learn how stronger disclosure management helps improve governance, visibility and oversight.
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1 Jun 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
How to Improve Compliance in the Workplace Without Increasing Headcount
Compliance teams are under pressure to manage growing responsibilities with limited resources. Explore five practical ways to improve efficiency, reduce workflow friction and strengthen program effectiveness without adding headcount.
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25 May 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
What is a Whistleblower Hotline?
Learn what a whistleblowing hotline is, how modern reporting channels work and what a healthy hotline program should look like.
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11 May 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
UK Whistleblowing Law 2026: What new sexual harassment protections mean for employers
UK whistleblowing law changes in 2026 bring sexual harassment under protected disclosures. Learn what this means for employers, compliance risk, and speak-up culture.
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29 Apr 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
Managing Regulatory Change After the Alert: From Monitoring to Defensible Action
What happens after a regulatory alert? Explore where regulatory change processes break down and how organizations are improving coordination, ownership, and audit readiness.
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16 Apr 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
From Findings to Fixes: Closing the Loop on Investigations
Closing the loop on internal investigations turns findings into corrective action. Learn how remediation, accountability, and governance visibility strengthen compliance programs.
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1 Apr 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
NAVEX Top 5 AI trends for compliance
This NAVEX blog explores the top 5 AI trends for compliance
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18 Mar 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
The Signals of a Healthy Speak-Up Culture
Speak-up culture is revealed through patterns, not promises. Learn which signals matter most for oversight and trust.
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9 Mar 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
How to Protect Whistleblowers and Your Organization at the Same Time
Trust in speak-up programs is built after a report is made. Learn how investigations and follow-through protect whistleblowers and organizations alike.
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3 Mar 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
Consistency Is the Spine of a Defensible Investigation
Inconsistent investigations create risk. Learn why consistency, not rigidity, is essential to defensibility, fairness, and long-term credibility.
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27 Feb 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
Future-Ready Compliance Programs Focus Less on Prediction – and More on Judgment
Future-ready compliance programs prioritize judgment, governance, and alignment over prediction. Insights on AI, board engagement, and preparedness
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25 Feb 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
Compliance AI in the UK: What It Means for Risk, Culture and Accountability in 2026
In 2026, responsible use of Compliance AI will become a defining expectation for organizations, not just a technological advancement.
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24 Feb 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
How to Run a Defensible Internal Investigation
A defensible internal investigation is built on planning, independence, documentation, and fairness. Learn what makes investigations credible and able to withstand scrutiny over time.
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20 Feb 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
Speak-up Programs Are Widespread. Trust Is Harder to Sustain
Most organizations have speak-up programs, but trust depends on what happens next. What retaliation risk data reveals for compliance and legal leaders.
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20 Jan 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
The Growing Importance of COI Management
Building a compliance program with limited resources starts with consistency, not perfection. Learn how SMB leaders turn practical steps into lasting culture change.
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13 Jan 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
From Draft to Decision: How AI-Assisted Policy Summaries Speed Up Approvals
Within your policy and procedure management system, AI tools can help by cutting down the time it takes to complete manual review.
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18 Dec 2025 NAVEX Editorial Team
In the Trenches – Building Compliance Programs That Work
Building a compliance program with limited resources starts with consistency, not perfection. Learn how SMB leaders turn practical steps into lasting culture change.
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3 Dec 2025 NAVEX Editorial Team
Introducing the Top 10 Trends in Risk & Compliance for 2026
Plan for a successful year ahead with expert insights on anticipated compliance challenges and ways to address them.
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17 Nov 2025 NAVEX Editorial Team
Conflict of Interest Gifts: 6 Ways to Stay Compliant This Holiday Season
Learn how to avoid conflict of interest gifts during the holidays. Explore best practices for gift-giving and hospitality compliance this festive season.
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12 Nov 2025 NAVEX Editorial Team
What Are Compliance Risks? Risk Types, Areas & How to Manage
Learn what compliance risks are, explore key risk types and areas, and discover how NAVEX helps organizations manage and mitigate them effectively.
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3 Sep 2025 NAVEX Editorial Team
Compliance, Culture and Community: Why Workplace Culture Matters More Than Ever
This NAVEX blog discusses the importance of a respectful and positive company culture under ECCTA guidance
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15 Aug 2025 NAVEX Editorial Team
Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Realities Under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act
This NAVEX blog discusses the realities of following the ECCTA guidelines
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17 Jul 2025 NAVEX Editorial Team
Training in Flux: How compliance teams stay adaptive in shifting regulatory times
Is your compliance training program built to adapt – or stuck in the past? Regulations are shifting fast. From DEI reversals to evolving Executive Orders, static training won’t cut it. Discover how NAVEX helps compliance leaders stay aligned, agile and ahead.
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11 Jul 2025 NAVEX Editorial Team
The UK's Crackdown on Corporate Fraud: What You Need to Know Before September 2025
This blog discusses the Economic Crime and Transparency Act and what companies must do to comply before September 2025.
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23 Jun 2025 NAVEX Editorial Team
Analysis: Why are Whistleblowers Important?
To celebrate World Whistleblowers Day, this NAVEX blog discusses why whistleblowers are important and the positive impact of internal whistleblower programs.
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3 Jun 2025 NAVEX Editorial Team
Why Regulatory Compliance in Australia is More Than Just a Checkbox
This article outlines key regulatory requirements to understand for companies doing business in Australia.
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14 May 2025 NAVEX Editorial Team
The UK’s New Whistleblower Reward Scheme: A Turning Point for Tax Accountability
This article discusses the new UK whistleblower reward scheme and its potential impacts on whistleblowing in the UK.
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6 Feb 2025 NAVEX Editorial Team
Empowering Voices: Building a Culture of Transparency in the Workplace
This article discusses the value and importance of speak up cultures – and some best practices to implement in your organization.
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9 Jan 2025 NAVEX Editorial Team
Top 10 Trends Sneak Peek: AI, Risk Assessments and Cyber Threats
This post offers a sneak peek into three of the Top 10 Trends in Risk and Compliance for 2025.
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31 Dec 2024 NAVEX Editorial Team
Sneak Peek: Top 10 Trends in Risk and Compliance 2025 – Rising Temperatures and Workplace Violence
This post offers a sneak peek into two of the Top 10 Trends in Risk and Compliance for 2025.
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23 Dec 2024 NAVEX Editorial Team
The Compliance Balancing Act: How Less Complexity Can Mean More ROI
This post discusses the significant ROI you can achieve by consolidating vendors and platforms to create a more resilient compliance framework and foster a culture of accountability.
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12 Dec 2024 NAVEX Editorial Team
Hold the Lecture: The Value of Microlearning in Compliance Training
Is microlearning the key to helping your employees retain compliance information? This post explores how microlearning can boost engagement and retention.
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21 Nov 2024 NAVEX Editorial Team
Understanding the Practical Implications of the UK Worker Protection Act
This post discusses the steps organizations need to take to comply with the UK Worker Protection Act.
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5 Nov 2024 NAVEX Editorial Team
How Chief Compliance Officers Elevate Their Contributions to the C-suite
This post explores how CCOs elevate their contributions with their business partners across the C-suite.
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22 Oct 2024 NAVEX Editorial Team
How Healthcare Organizations Can Strengthen Compliance to Fight Fraud, Waste and Abuse
This article discusses how healthcare organizations can effectively fight fraud, waste and abuse through strong compliance practices.
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3 Oct 2024 NAVEX Editorial Team
The New York Retail Worker Safety Act Compliance Requirements
This NAVEX blog discusses how to comply with the New York Retail Worker Safety Act.
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1 Oct 2024 NAVEX Editorial Team
Understanding the NIS2 Directive: What it Means for Cybersecurity in the EU
This article discusses the requirements of NIS2 Directive and the ways in which companies must prepare to comply.
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26 Sep 2024 NAVEX Editorial Team
Prevent Human Trafficking in the Hospitality Industry: The Role of Whistleblowing and Incident Management Solutions
This article discusses the prevalence of human trafficking in hospitality and what organizations in the industry can do to prevent it.
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12 Sep 2024 NAVEX Editorial Team
A Roadmap for a Thriving Workplace Culture: Minimizing Risk Through Intentional and Consistent Action
This article explores the relationship between HR and Compliance in shaping a thriving workplace culture.
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3 Sep 2024 NAVEX Editorial Team
EU Regulations: The New Frontier for Business
This article discusses the core EU compliance obligations facing companies based in or doing business in Europe.
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9 Jul 2024 NAVEX Editorial Team
The State of Cybersecurity for Small and Medium Businesses
Small and medium businesses face a swath of specific challenges in staying secure and compliant. This article explores the cost of cybersecurity failures for SMBs.
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17 Jun 2024 NAVEX Editorial Team
No Free Tickets! Tackling Conflicts of Interest in Corporate Hospitality
This NAVEX blog explores the nuances behind conflict of interest disclosures, with special consideration to hospitality gifts and entertainment.
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12 Jun 2024 NAVEX Editorial Team
A Look at the Whistleblowers Who Made Lasting Impacts
In advance of World Whistleblower Day on June 23rd, this NAVEX blog takes a look at some of the whistleblowers who have made lasting impacts on the regulatory and social landscape.
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10 Jun 2024 NAVEX Editorial Team
Celebrating World Whistleblower Day 2024
In advance of World Whistleblower Day on June 23rd, this NAVEX blog takes a look at the basics of whistleblowing: what it is, why it’s important, and what the current trends are with regard to whistleblowing reports.
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11 Oct 2022 NAVEX Editorial Team
9 Components of an Effective Compliance Program Assessment
This post discusses the nine components of a compliance program assessment and provides resources to help your organization conduct this important step in evaluating program efficacy.
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