The first step of the IntegrityUP program includes a detailed diagnosis and analysis of the existing Compliance program, ethical culture and, what is especially important, an assessment of behavioral risk within the organization.
Why is behavioral risk assessment crucial?
Although organizations often have a strong Compliance framework on paper, the real challenge is human behavior. Even the best rules don’t mean much if employees in real-world situations find ways to circumvent them, ignore them, or justify breaking the rules.
This assessment not only reveals which processes need improvement, but also what really drives your employees – and how you can build an organizational culture that not only reduces risks, but actively encourages ethical behavior.
Unethical behavior is rarely the result of “bad people” – it often stems from unconscious behavioral patterns, organizational culture, and situational factors. By understanding these, employees can recognize risky situations and learn how to overcome them before they compromise integrity.
In this phase, the goal is to raise awareness of how unconscious behavioral patterns and situational factors can influence employee decisions. Through training, workshops, and simulations of real-world business situations, employees learn to recognize risky situations, develop internal motivation and self-regulation, and think critically and make ethical decisions regardless of external pressure.
Leaders shape the ethical culture of an organization by example, not just by rules. Through training and development of ethical leadership skills, managers learn how to integrate ethics into everyday decisions, set clear expectations, and encourage employees to behave responsibly. The focus is on creating a culture of accountability, where employees feel supported in making the right decisions, even when it is difficult.
To ensure lasting impact, it is essential to continuously measure and assess behavioral risks and psychosocial factors that influence ethical behavior. Regular evaluations, employee feedback, and analysis of ethical incidents allow for monitoring progress and improving the program for long-term sustainability.
Compliance is not just a set of rules – it is a deep-rooted culture of behavior. Through the IntegrityUP program, your organization can:
• Reduce the risks of unethical behavior caused by unconscious reactions to situational pressures.
• Ensure that ethics becomes a real value, not just a formality on paper.
• Build employee resilience to challenges through conscious and responsible behavior.
Do you want to build an organization where Compliance is lived, not just applied? The IntegrityUP program provides you with concrete tools and methods to create an ethical culture that does not change under pressure, but remains stable and strong.
