Code of Ethics Development

 

The goal of the workshop:

The ethical codex is a crucial element of the compliance program that defines acceptable and unacceptable forms of behavior, aiming to raise awareness about the organization’s values. The workshop’s objective is to provide a detailed overview of creating an effective ethical codex and ensuring its alignment with other internal acts and regulations of the organization. This workshop also explains what an ethical codex is, the types of codices that exist, why it is important, and how it is implemented in both private and public sector organizations.

For whom is the workshop intended?

Compliance managers, human resource managers, and anyone responsible for the development and implementation of a code of conduct, ethical policies, and compliance programs within their company. This includes those who want to understand the meaning and importance of ethical codex.

After attending this workshop, you should be able to:

  • Distinguish an ethical codex and code of conduct
  • Understand the types and content of an ethical code
  • Develop an ethical code in line with the organization’s values
  • Identify the mandatory elements of a codex
  • Effectively implement an ethical codex within the organization
  • Determine which business-related questions/risks to include in the ethical codex
  • Conduct education related to the ethical codex

Trainer:

Silvija Vig, Ph.D.

Silvija has directed her professional career towards compliance, behavioral and business ethics, and organizational culture building. She gained work experience for twenty-five years in managerial positions in Croatia and the region. She owns the following certificates:

  • CCEP-I – Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional – International
  • LPEC – Leading Professional in Ethics & Compliance
  • Certified ISO 37301 Compliance Management Systems – Lead Implementer
  • Certified ISO 37001 Anti-bribery Management Systems – Lead Implementer & Auditor
  • Certified ISO 31000 Lead Risk Manager
  • Certified CTT – Cultural Transformation Consultant
  • Certified Executive Coach, Certified NLP Master Practitioner & NLP Master Practitioner Coach

Silvija is the author of the book “Business Ethics – How to make ethical decisions and do business successfully” 2nd edition, which is mandatory literature at several faculties in the region.

Silvija teaches Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility at Rochester Institute of Technology (R.I.T.) Croatia

She earned her doctorate at the Faculty of Economics in Zagreb on the topic “The impact of business ethics on the success of company operations.” She is also the author of numerous scientific papers and a lecturer at several higher education institutions.

Silvija is a member of the board of the Commission for Corporate Social Responsibility and the Fight Against Corruption of the International Chamber of Commerce – ICC Croatia.