Even the best policy is useless if employees do not understand its importance. Ethics Training Programs are an educational and preventive mechanism ensuring that every member of the company—from the director to the entry-level employee—knows the rules of conduct and legal requirements. In Georgia, where corporate culture is still developing, training helps minimize errors and create a responsible environment. This is not just a "boring lecture"; modern training includes real case studies, simulations, and interactive learning so that employees understand where the line is between corporate hospitality and bribery, or competition and unethical behavior.
What does this service cover?
The ethics training service is tailored to the company's needs:
- Needs Assessment: Analyzing company specifics (e.g., sales, procurement, management) and identifying risks to create the training module.
- Curriculum Development: Preparing presentations, manuals, and quizzes based on the company's internal policies and Georgian legislation.
- Training Delivery: Conducting in-person (Offline) or remote (Online) sessions by qualified lawyers and ethics experts.
- Knowledge Verification: Testing and certification confirming that the employee completed the course and understood the material (crucial for legal defense).
- Refresher Courses: Periodic training on legislative changes or new risks.
Common Real-World Scenarios
Training needs arise in the following cases:
- Onboarding: Introducing new hires to the company's code of ethics and values immediately upon starting work.
- Post-Scandal Remediation: If a violation (e.g., discrimination or fraud) occurred in the company, mandatory training is conducted to prevent recurrence.
- Management Training: Educating middle and top management on managing conflicts of interest and setting the "Tone at the Top."
- Sales Team: Training on unfair competition and ethics in client relations.
Georgian Legal Framework
Although the law does not explicitly mandate private companies to conduct training, the Labor Code and the Law on Entrepreneurs require compliance with internal regulations. If an employee breaks the law (e.g., bribery), but the company proves they were trained and warned, this mitigates the company's liability. Internationally (e.g., UK Bribery Act), training is considered an "Adequate Procedure" for defense.
Process: How does a specialist work?
The specialist reviews the company's policies. An interactive program is created in Georgian (or other languages as needed). Testing is conducted after the training. Results are documented and stored in the HR department. This documentation is crucial during labor disputes or legal issues.
Why Legal.ge?
Trainers on Legal.ge are practicing lawyers and ethics specialists. We don't offer boring lectures; we offer practical knowledge tailored to your industry. An educated employee is the best investment in company security.
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