The World’s Most Ethical Companies designation recognizes companies that truly go beyond making statements about doing business “ethically” and translate those words into action. WME honorees demonstrate real and sustained ethical leadership within their industries, putting into real business practice the Institute’s credo of “Good. Smart. Business. Profit.” There is no set number of companies that [...]

With the amount of government spending on outsourced contractors growing from $235 billion in 2001 to over $435 billion in 2007, there is more opportunity than ever to defraud the government and taxpayers alike. So is it any surprise that Congress, in response to high-profile and widely publicized government contractor scandals, has heightened the ethics [...]

The 2009 Attorneys Who Matter represent the best and brightest in the legal field. The list consists of attorneys in all areas of practice, from federal agencies to leading in-house counsel to the top ethics and compliance officers of major companies. The attorneys have all risen to the top from a combination of [...]

The following list of 100 individuals represents those that had significant impact in the realm of business ethics over the course of the year. Although many listed here are deserving of a lifetime achievement award, this list recognizes those that have made a significant impact specifically during 2009. These individuals represent eight distinct categories; Government and Regulatory; [...]