Ecuador’s Compliance and Ethics Training Programs Under Scrutiny: Are They Effective?
Lackluster Compliance Training in Ecuador
A recent study reveals that most compliance training programs in Ecuador are not memorable or meaningful. Online compliance training, which is widely used in the country, has been found to be less effective than in-person or hybrid training methods.
The Problem with Online Training
- According to Gallup data, fewer than one in four employees who have participated in a compliance or ethics training session within the past 12 months would rate that training as “excellent.”
- Digital training fares the worst, with only 17% of employees rating their program as excellent.
- This suggests that online training is often uninspiring, unmemorable, or irrelevant for most employees.
The Need for Behavioral Change
- Among employees who have participated in ethics and compliance training, only one in 10 strongly agree that they learned something that has changed how they do their work after participating in the program.
- This lack of behavioral change is a major concern, as effective compliance training should lead to meaningful changes in employee behavior.
What Makes Excellent Training Programs Different
- Employees who rate their training as excellent are more likely to know where to go to share concerns about unethical behavior and work in an environment where people feel they can speak up about such behavior.
- Excellent training programs make a difference, but poor training is a waste of time and money.
Recommendations for Improvement
- Evaluate the effectiveness of your program by gathering employee feedback.
- Complement web-based training with in-person activities or manager follow-up.
- Aim for excellence rather than simply checking boxes.
The Way Forward for Ecuador’s Compliance and Ethics Training Programs
By implementing these changes, Ecuador’s compliance and ethics training programs can become more effective and lead to real behavioral change among employees. It is essential for leaders to prioritize the effectiveness of their programs and make meaningful adjustments to ensure that employees receive high-quality training that makes a lasting impact.