LRN Report Finds Employee Engagement with Codes of Conduct Declining in 2026

LRN's 2026 report shows declining employee use of codes of conduct and highlights gaps in practical guidance and AI risk coverage.

The LRN 2026 Code of Conduct Report analyses over 1,000 corporate codes and surveys roughly 2,000 employees across 16 industries and 15 countries. The study reveals that while drafting a code is no longer the main hurdle for organisations, ensuring it is practical and regularly used by staff is becoming increasingly challenging.

Key insights show a year‑on‑year drop in employee interaction with codes, a lack of actionable guidance such as decision‑making frameworks and scenario‑based Q&As, and gaps in addressing emerging risks like AI and technology ethics. The report offers recommendations for making codes more accessible, relevant, and adaptable to evolving risk landscapes.

Source: Corporate Compliance Insights

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