CORPORATE COMPLIANCE INSIGHTS
2025 EDITORIAL CALENDAR
Monthly topics are subject to change. Send topic ideas and pitches to editor@corporatecomplianceinsights.com.
JANUARY
The future of compliance
What will compliance, risk and governance look like in 2025 and beyond, and what does it mean to be a corporate integrity professional? Think about topics like:
- Next-gen tools
- Generational evolution
- Emerging risk areas
- New regulatory frameworks
- Digital transformation
- Skills evolution
NEWSLETTER DATES: 1/9, 1/16, 1/23, 1/30
FEBRUARY
Compliance program effectiveness
Everyone talks about having an “effective” compliance program, but what does that really mean? From DOJ guidance to board reporting, how do we demonstrate that our program is more than just window dressing?
- Program maturity
- Resource allocation
- Board reporting
- Investigation outcomes
- Control testing
- Process gaps
- Continuous improvement
NEWSLETTER DATES: 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, 2/27
MARCH
To law school or not to law school …
The eternal compliance debate: should your chief compliance officer be a lawyer? As the profession evolves, we’re exploring what really matters in compliance leadership — legal expertise, business acumen or something else entirely?
- Legal vs. operations
- Business mindset
- Career paths
- Risk ownership
- Success stories
- Global variations
- Essential skills
NEWSLETTER DATES: 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27
APRIL
Speak-up culture
Want employees to speak up about concerns? It takes more than just a hotline and a poster. Creating a true speak-up culture means building trust, showing results and making it safe to raise issues at every level.
- Fear factors
- Middle management
- Trust builders
- Response time
- Silent signals
- Feedback loops
NEWSLETTER DATES: 4/3, 4/10, 4/17, 4/24
MAY
What gets measured gets managed
In a world drowning in data, which numbers actually tell us something meaningful about our compliance programs? We’ll cut through the noise to focus on measurements that reveal real risks, emerging trends, and program impact.
- Leading indicators
- Hidden patterns
- Warning signs
- Success markers
- Resource impact
- People metrics
- Trend analysis
NEWSLETTER DATES: 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29
JUNE
Inclusion as integrity
Building an ethical company means creating space for everyone to bring their whole selves to work. How do successful compliance programs support and strengthen DEI initiatives, create psychological safety, and turn policies into genuine inclusion?
- Beyond policies
- Systemic barriers
- Safe reporting
- Bias blindspots
- Political courage
- Global perspectives
NEWSLETTER DATES: 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26
JULY
Who sets the tone?
We all know tone at the top matters – but what does that actually mean in practice? From the board room to the break room, let’s explore how leaders shape ethical culture, what happens when their actions don’t match their words, and how to create authentic leadership commitment.
- Actions vs. words
- Informal leaders)
- Daily decisions
- Power dynamics
- Walking the talk
- Hard conversations
- Money talks
NEWSLETTER DATES: 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31
AUGUST
Lost in translation?
Business practices that seem perfectly normal in one country can raise red flags in another. How do successful global companies navigate cultural differences while maintaining consistent ethical standards?
- Cultural context
- Gift-giving
- Respect vs. rules
- Cross-border operations
NEWSLETTER DATES: 8/7, 8/14, 8/21, 8/28
SEPTEMBER
The past & future of the FCPA
From its post-Watergate origins to tomorrow’s enforcement priorities, the FCPA continues to evolve. What have we learned from 45+ years of anti-corruption efforts, and where are we headed?
- Origin stories
- Game-changers
- Global impact
- Tech challenges (and opportunities)
- Next frontiers
- Lessons learned
NEWSLETTER DATES: 9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25
OCTOBER
Futurism
As technology and society transform beyond recognition, how will we define, monitor and protect ethical behavior? Let’s explore how compliance might evolve in truly radical futures.
- The humaan element
- Post-scarcity
- Digital worlds
- Space commerce
- Synthetic life
NEWSLETTER DATES: 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30
NOVEMBER
Getting governance right
Everyone talks about GRC, but governance is often the forgotten middle child. What makes for truly effective oversight, and how do successful companies structure their programs to ensure the right people have the right information at the right time?
- Clear lanes
- Board composition in a changing world
- Decision rights
- Reporting lines
NEWSLETTER DATES: 11/6, 11/13, 11/20 (no newsletter the week of Thanksgiving)
DECEMBER
The heart of the matter
As we close out the year, let’s reflect on what truly drives ethical behavior in organizations. Beyond policies and procedures, what fundamental truths about human nature, organizational behavior and moral leadership will shape compliance programs?
- Timeless lessons
- Speaking truth to power
- Choice points
- Moral courage
- Why values matter
NEWSLETTER DATES: 12/4, 12/11, 12/18, no newsletters between Christmas and New Year’s Day