
Cherelle Johannes
Sr. Content Manager
NAVEX
Cherelle joined the NAVEX team as a content marketing manager in 2022. In her previous position with a global FinTech provider, her greatest achievements involved a web and product copy overhaul as part of a rebrand and managing tone of voice and product messaging across multiple channels. Cherelle enjoys bringing a splash of creativity into complex topics, blending a background in creative writing and teaching with expertise in tech-focused B2B content creation.
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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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16 Apr 2024 Cherelle Johannes
The True Cost of Cybersecurity Failure – When Technology (and People) Fail
In part one of this cybersecurity blog series, we’ll uncover the staggering costs of failure, expose the limits of technology and reveal why your employees hold the key to safeguarding your business against cybercrime.
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21 Mar 2024 Jan Stappers
The EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive – March 2024 Update
The CSDDD has faced a rollercoaster of revisions over the past two years. The latest changes have been approved by the European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee.
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5 Dec 2023 Cherelle Johannes
Managing Internal Risks: How to Listen When People Speak Up
In part one of this two part series, we discussed the various forms of internal risk and best practices for risk management and mitigation. In part two, we explore the profound impact of a true speak-up culture.
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7 Nov 2023 Cherelle Johannes
Managing Internal Risks: Why do Internal Risks Matter?
This NAVEX blog discusses the various forms of internal risk and best practices to manage and mitigate risk in your organization.
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3 Oct 2023 Cherelle Johannes
Risk Management 101: Turning “Oh No” Into Opportunity
This NAVEX blog discusses how and why to embrace and address third-party risk as a business imperative.
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10 Aug 2023 Cherelle Johannes
The Future of ESG Compliance: Understanding the EU CSDDD
This June, the European Commission greenlit the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). This directive holds companies both inside and outside of the EU accountable for their environmental and social footprint. Let’s dig into what it covers and who it impacts.
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9 May 2023 Cherelle Johannes
Green IT: What You Need to Know
Green IT, a vital component of corporate sustainability in the digital era, involves designing, using, and optimizing to recycling, reusing, and disposing of computing resources in a way that minimizes environmental harm. This blog discusses what you need to know about green IT.
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21 Mar 2023 Cherelle Johannes
What You Need to Know About the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDD)
On February 23 2022, the European Commission published the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence proposal Directive which requires both EU, and non-EU companies operating within the EU, to take responsibility for their environmental and social impact. Here’s what you need to know.
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30 Jan 2023 Cherelle Johannes
Unpacking the Term "Whistleblower"
“Whistleblower” carries baggage. But why? This blog looks at the stigma attached to the term, how cases in the media differ from the workplace, and how we can frame whistleblowing more positively.
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10 Jan 2023 Cherelle Johannes
Creating a No-Tolerance Approach to Retaliation
Fear of retaliation is the biggest barrier to whistleblowing – making it a real organizational risk. Learn how to implement a no-tolerance approach to retaliation in your R&C program.
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