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Step 7 : Company Rituals and Psychological Safety Creating rituals or cultural activities that reinforce ethical values and psychological safety fosters an environment where employees feel comfortable speaking up . Examples include ethics town halls , recognition programs for ethical conduct , and opportunities for employees to voice concerns .
Psychological safety is closely linked to employees ’ willingness to report misconduct . Rituals in the workplace
can strengthen the organization ’ s desired behaviors , by creating a sense of belonging and making changes permanent . 3 Research on ritual design by F . Kürşat Özenç and Margaret Hagan suggests that creating intentional rituals can help shape organizational culture , building a sense of belonging and making ethical behavior a permanent part of the workplace . 4
Conclusion Post-investigation efforts are as critical as the investigation itself . By proactively addressing root causes , engaging
employees , and reinforcing a strong ethical foundation , companies can transform the experience into a positive shift in culture . Legal and procedural adjustments are essential , but aligning cultural and structural changes will more effectively prevent future issues and promote an environment of integrity and compliance . Through consistent oversight , transparent communication , and a commitment to ethical values , companies can build a resilient culture that supports a healthier , more secure organization for years to come
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Occupational Fraud 2022 : A Report to the Nations . ( 2022 ). Retrieved from Association of Certified Fraud Examiners : https :// acfepublic . s3 . us-west-2 . amazonaws . com / 2022 + Report + to + the + Nations . pdf
Özenç , F . K ., & Hagan , M . ( 2017 ). Ritual Design : Crafting Team Rituals for Meaningful Organizational Change . Retrieved from Stanford Law School : https :// law . stanford . edu / wp-content / uploads / 2017 / 08 / SSRN-id2994394 . pdf
The State of Ethics & Compliance in the Workplace : A Look at Global Trends . ( 2023 ). Retrieved from Ethics & Compliance Initiative : https :// www . ethics . org / global-business-ethics-survey /
3 Grant , 2013 4 Özenç & Hagan , 2017