Since 2014, LRN’s Ethics & Compliance Program Effectiveness Report has provided global insights and benchmarking on what defines successful programs. Over time, the research has expanded to reflect emerging trends, regional dynamics, technological advancements, and evolving regulatory expectations shaping the modern compliance landscape. The findings reinforce that establishing an ethical culture and committing to continuous improvement are essential to building resilient, high-performing organizations. The findings underscore the importance of establishing ethical culture and continuous improvement—an area LRN has long advanced. Through tailored, scalable learning designed to drive measurable behavior change, organizations can operationalize these insights within their ethics and compliance programs.

The 2026 Ethics & Compliance Program Effectiveness Report (“PE Report” or “2026 PE Report”) explores how ethics and compliance programs are evolving in an era defined by artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and new regulatory challenges.