1 Sep 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
EU Whistleblower Directive in 2026: Current State of Whistleblowing in Europe
Explore the latest whistleblowing trends shaping compliance programs across Europe.
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1 Sep 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
EU Whistleblower Directive in 2026: Current State of Whistleblowing in Europe
Explore the latest whistleblowing trends shaping compliance programs across Europe.
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30 Jul 2026 Carrie Penman
Potential New Hoax Reports – Be Aware and Know How to Respond Safely
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9 Jun 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
How to Improve Compliance in the Workplace Without Increasing Headcount
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Whistleblowing
Understand what builds confidence in a speak-up program, how investigations and retaliation concerns affect trust, and what case data can reveal about culture and whistleblowing program performance.
11 Aug 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
8 Proven Strategies to Promote Your Speak-Up Program
A successful speak-up program starts with trust. Discover eight practical strategies to increase reporting, strengthen employee confidence and build a healthier ethics and compliance culture.
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30 Jul 2026 Carrie Penman
Potential New Hoax Reports – Be Aware and Know How to Respond Safely
Multiple customers are reporting similar, suspicious reports to their hotlines – this post explores practical steps to reduce phishing and hoax-report risk.
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23 Jun 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
How to build an anti-retaliation culture
In this blog, we explore retaliation, early warning signs and how to protect reporters.
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22 Jun 2026 WhistleB by NAVEX
How to Build a Secure Whistleblowing System: Features, Security Standards & Outsourcing Guide
Learn what makes a whistleblowing system secure: anonymity protections, encryption standards, GDPR compliance, and how to evaluate build vs. outsource options.
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12 Jun 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
Building a Speak-Up Culture Employees Trust
A strong speak-up culture starts with trust. Learn how reporting practices, leadership behavior and program performance influence whether employees raise concerns.
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10 Jun 2026 Matt Kelly
What Makes Whistleblowers Blow the Whistle?
Why do employees wait days or weeks before making an internal report? Explore the emotions, fears and motivations that shape speak-up behavior and reporting decisions.
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26 May 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
What does a whistleblowing hotline do?
Learn what a whistleblowing hotline is, how modern reporting channels work and what a healthy hotline program should look like.
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19 May 2026 Carrie Penman
Understanding Case Management and Incident Management
Learn the difference between incident management and case management, how the workflows connect and what to look for when evaluating software and program structure.
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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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16 Apr 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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8 Apr 2026 Matt Kelly
Learning to Speak the Language of Business
Compliance officers need to speak the language of the business and communicate in terms that the board, management, and other leaders will understand.
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Ethics and Compliance Training
From role-based learning and harassment prevention to codes of conduct, microlearning and effectiveness, explore the ideas and approaches influencing ethics and compliance training at work.
18 Aug 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
How to Make Compliance Training Fun and Engaging
Compliance training doesn’t have to be boring to be effective. Discover seven practical ways to make training more engaging, improve knowledge retention and help employees make better decisions in the moments that matter.
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22 Jul 2026 Jen Farthing, Ed.D.
How to Develop a Compliance Training Program
Learn how to build a compliance training program that goes beyond checkbox exercises. Get step-by-step guidance, best practices and expert insights.
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16 Jul 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
From Completion to Confidence: How SMBs Can Build Compliance Training that Works
Small compliance teams can still make a big impact. Discover practical strategies for building effective compliance training that engages employees and strengthens culture without adding complexity.
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14 Jul 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
How to Create Effective Code of Conduct Training
A code of conduct is only effective when employees understand how to apply it in real situations. Learn how to create code of conduct training that turns policies into practical guidance, reinforces ethical decision-making and helps employees know when and how to speak up.
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Regulatory compliance
Keep pace with changing rules, enforcement priorities and jurisdictional requirements, with context on how they affect policies, processes and oversight.
6 Aug 2026 Erena Langley
Updated Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Guide for 2026
Explore what GRC is and how a governance, risk and compliance program helps reduce risk, meet regulatory standards, and protect organizational reputation.
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4 Aug 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
It's No Longer Enough to be Compliant: Healthcare's New Burden of Proof
Healthcare compliance is no longer measured by activity alone. Learn how organizations can demonstrate effectiveness, strengthen accountability and prove outcomes.
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22 Jul 2026 Jen Farthing, Ed.D.
How to Develop a Compliance Training Program
Learn how to build a compliance training program that goes beyond checkbox exercises. Get step-by-step guidance, best practices and expert insights.
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21 Jul 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
You Can't Manage What You Can't See: The Visibility Crisis in Modern Healthcare Compliance
Healthcare risk is more connected, distributed and visible than ever. Learn why modern compliance programs need clearer oversight, stronger accountability and connected governance.
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9 Jul 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
Healthcare Has a Risk and Compliance Problem
The challenge facing healthcare organizations is no longer simply maintaining compliance.
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7 Jul 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
Compliance Automation: How AI Helps Teams Do More with the Same Resources
Discover how compliance automation and AI reduce manual work, improve consistency and help compliance teams focus on strategic risk management. Register for our webinar to learn more.
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2 Jul 2026 Matt Kelly
When AI Meets Antitrust Risk, and What to Do About It
New DOJ guidance signals that AI won’t shield companies from antitrust risk. Learn how compliance teams can help govern AI use and reduce enforcement exposure.
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30 Jun 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
How Compliance Teams are Putting AI to Work Across the Compliance Lifecycle
Discover how compliance teams are applying AI to streamline investigations, improve training effectiveness, simplify policy management and operationalize regulatory change.
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22 Jun 2026 WhistleB by NAVEX
How to Build a Secure Whistleblowing System: Features, Security Standards & Outsourcing Guide
Learn what makes a whistleblowing system secure: anonymity protections, encryption standards, GDPR compliance, and how to evaluate build vs. outsource options.
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16 Jun 2026 Jaclyn Jaeger
A Guide to Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Compliance Considerations
Explore the latest UBO compliance requirements, OFAC guidance and third-party risk considerations shaping AML and sanctions compliance today.
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9 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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2 Jun 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
What Makes a Compliance Program Effective in 2026?
What defines an effective compliance program in 2026? Explore the leadership behaviors, cultural indicators and program elements that help organizations reduce risk and build trust.
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Risk management
Explore the issues that shape how organizations understand and respond to risk, from third parties and day-to-day operations to controls, resilience and business continuity.
27 Aug 2026 Matt Kelly
Making the Leap From Chief Compliance Officer to Chief Risk Officer
As compliance and risk responsibilities converge, many leaders are taking on broader enterprise risk roles. Learn how to make the transition successfully with the right governance, tools and strategy.
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17 Aug 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
What NAVEX Survey Findings on AI Use at Work and GRC Frameworks in Japan Reveals
Discover what a NAVEX survey of 500 business professionals reveals about AI adoption, governance, training and workplace risk in Japan.
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13 Aug 2026 Matt Kelly
Prediction Markets Risk is Coming for Everyone
Prediction markets are creating new misconduct risks for organizations of every kind. Learn why compliance teams need to rethink confidential information, policies, training and monitoring.
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6 Aug 2026 Erena Langley
Updated Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Guide for 2026
Explore what GRC is and how a governance, risk and compliance program helps reduce risk, meet regulatory standards, and protect organizational reputation.
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30 Jul 2026 Carrie Penman
Potential New Hoax Reports – Be Aware and Know How to Respond Safely
Multiple customers are reporting similar, suspicious reports to their hotlines – this post explores practical steps to reduce phishing and hoax-report risk.
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22 Jul 2026 Jen Farthing, Ed.D.
How to Develop a Compliance Training Program
Learn how to build a compliance training program that goes beyond checkbox exercises. Get step-by-step guidance, best practices and expert insights.
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2 Jul 2026 Matt Kelly
When AI Meets Antitrust Risk, and What to Do About It
New DOJ guidance signals that AI won’t shield companies from antitrust risk. Learn how compliance teams can help govern AI use and reduce enforcement exposure.
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21 Apr 2026 Adam Turteltaub
Planning for Change
How compliance teams can manage regulatory change, assign ownership and maintain defensible oversight.
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13 Apr 2026 Matt Kelly
One Easy Prediction: More Risks From Prediction Markets
This post discusses the rising risks of prediction markets to your organization and compliance program.
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31 Mar 2026 Matt Kelly
Preparing for the Risks of ‘Rogue AI’
This article discusses how you can prepare for the risks of ‘rogue AI’ in your organization.
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26 Mar 2026 Sidney Bashago
Fundamentals that Won’t Change Amid 2026’s Regulatory Headwinds
This article, from the 2026 Top 10 Trends in Risk & Compliance eBook, discusses the fundamentals of Compliance that won’t change.
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13 Mar 2026 Matt Kelly
Risk Assessments, Part II: Deciding What to Assess
What risks should your risk assessment cover? This post unpacks practical questions to address key risk indicators.
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1 Sep 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
EU Whistleblower Directive in 2026: Current State of Whistleblowing in Europe
Explore the latest whistleblowing trends shaping compliance programs across Europe.
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27 Aug 2026 Matt Kelly
Making the Leap From Chief Compliance Officer to Chief Risk Officer
As compliance and risk responsibilities converge, many leaders are taking on broader enterprise risk roles. Learn how to make the transition successfully with the right governance, tools and strategy.
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21 Aug 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
How to Design Scenario-Based Compliance Training
Learn how scenario-based compliance training helps employees apply policies, recognize real-world risks and make confident decisions at work.
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18 Aug 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
How to Make Compliance Training Fun and Engaging
Compliance training doesn’t have to be boring to be effective. Discover seven practical ways to make training more engaging, improve knowledge retention and help employees make better decisions in the moments that matter.
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17 Aug 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
What NAVEX Survey Findings on AI Use at Work and GRC Frameworks in Japan Reveals
Discover what a NAVEX survey of 500 business professionals reveals about AI adoption, governance, training and workplace risk in Japan.
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17 Aug 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
Your employees have policy questions. Give them answers they can trust
Employees shouldn’t need to navigate a maze of documents to find policy answers. See how AI-powered guidance can make trusted policy information easier to find, understand and use.
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17 Aug 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
Third-Party Risk Management Guide: TPRM Process and Best Practices
Learn how third-party risk management helps organizations assess vendors, reduce risk, monitor compliance and build a stronger TPRM program.
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13 Aug 2026 Matt Kelly
Prediction Markets Risk is Coming for Everyone
Prediction markets are creating new misconduct risks for organizations of every kind. Learn why compliance teams need to rethink confidential information, policies, training and monitoring.
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11 Aug 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
8 Proven Strategies to Promote Your Speak-Up Program
A successful speak-up program starts with trust. Discover eight practical strategies to increase reporting, strengthen employee confidence and build a healthier ethics and compliance culture.
Read more
6 Aug 2026 Erena Langley
Updated Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Guide for 2026
Explore what GRC is and how a governance, risk and compliance program helps reduce risk, meet regulatory standards, and protect organizational reputation.
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6 Aug 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
What Does the AI Revolution Mean for Compliance Employees?
AI is changing how compliance teams investigate, assess risk and manage policies. Learn what AI exposure means for compliance roles and why human judgment remains essential
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4 Aug 2026 NAVEX Editorial Team
It's No Longer Enough to be Compliant: Healthcare's New Burden of Proof
Healthcare compliance is no longer measured by activity alone. Learn how organizations can demonstrate effectiveness, strengthen accountability and prove outcomes.
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