By Stephen Shepherd, Marketing –
Our world is facing a toxic disease that is spreading like a cancer throughout many nations. We’re not talking about Ebola or any other physical disease in its literal sense, but a philosophy that is as deadly to democracy as violent wars or lack of education ... Read More
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Nov2014
By Zaid Srour, Marketing –
Many countries have a constitution based on fundamental principles and laws to govern and guarantee the rights of the people living within that country. Governments are bound to fight for equality, democracy and freedom. Today, a heated battle is approaching.
Governments and companies are cooperating to wage ... Read More
November 26, 2014Russ Warner
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Nov2014
By Devin Ballam, Marketing –
A growing economy helps balance social status and improves health and educational services, hallmarks of good governance. So what impedes growth in the economy?
Recently, nations around the world have experienced the debilitating effects of corruption. This causes the economy to suffer and therein lies a problem that ... Read More
November 24, 2014Russ Warner
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Nov2014
By Andrew Crawford, Marketing –
President Obama has issued a new policy for screening employees with “sensitive” jobs. The new policy affects tens of thousands of federal employees who will need to undergo lie detection tests covering topics such as information leaked internationally or to the media.
It seems the Obama Administration ... Read More
November 21, 2014Russ Warner
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Nov2014
By Zaid Srour, Marketing –
The title of this blog does not have to be an oxymoron. The fate of the Russian economy right now depends a lot on whether the government and industries implement new anti-corruption compliance policies. Such policies ensure that establishments manage their organizations with transparency and integrity.
Anti-corruption ... Read More
November 19, 2014Russ Warner
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Nov2014
By Stephen Shepherd, Marketing –
Getting caught doing something wrong makes people feel an intense combination of emotions. Most of us experience regret or remorse for having done wrong. Some people, however, have no contrition; they only feel bad about getting caught.
Real World Examples
A recent Reuter’s article outlines the crimes of ... Read More
November 17, 2014Russ Warner
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Nov2014
By Zaid Srour, Marketing –
While many view corruption as an important moral issue, as a disease spreading through the world, economists tend to careless about the moral side of corruption and more about its costly side.
Economists believe that corruption decreases efficiency and limits the government’s ability to fight inefficiency.
The Faces of ... Read More
November 14, 2014Russ Warner
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Nov2014
By Andrew Crawford, Marketing –
More than 20 top police officials in Rio de Janeiro were arrested on allegations of bribery and extortion ― with more arrests on the horizon. Colonel Alexandre Fontanelle Ribeiro, third in command for the city’s military police, was one of the officers taken into custody.
These officers ... Read More
November 12, 2014Russ Warner
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Nov2014
By Stephen Shepherd, Marketing –
Recently, nearly all Brazilian citizens of voting age voted for their local and state representatives and, most importantly, their president. A heated debate on the topic of corruption began raging in the weeks, months and even years proceeding Election Day.
These are the first general elections since ... Read More
November 10, 2014Russ Warner
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Nov2014
By Jeff Pizzino, APR, Corporate Communications –
Converus representatives presented a conference Nov. 7 titled, “How to Recruit and Keep Honest Talent,” to a group of business and finance students at the Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico.
On the Agenda
Fernando Ferreira, the regional manager of sales for Converus, explained to the ... Read More
November 10, 2014Jeff Pizzino
Converus (“with truth”) provides scientifically validated credibility assessment technologies that help protect countries, corporations and communities from corruption, crime and threats.