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Webinars
TRACE hosts webinars on a variety of regulatory compliance topics on a monthly basis. Webinar recordings are available in the members-only Resource Center and can be used for ad hoc training or as part of a comprehensive global training program coupled with our eLearning. Select webinars are open to the public. Advanced training, available through TRACEpro, includes a selection of our recorded webinars.
Psychological Safety: The New Pillar of Corporate Integrity Compliance Strategy
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 | 1:00 PM EDT (6:00 PM BST)
Compliance officers know that a culture of compliance starts with leadership buy-in. As more and more areas are subsumed under the umbrella of compliance, what a culture of integrity means has also had to expand to account for both external and internal risk factors. One such factor that has come to the forefront recently is psychological safety. Now more than ever it is critically important for leadership to drive a message down from the top that prioritizes the mental well-being of employees. Employees who are "burned out" are more susceptible to cutting corners and thus acting unethically.
Hear from Paul Smith, Sr. Leadership & Talent Development Advisor at AtkinsRealis as he shines a light on the intertwined connection between a culture of compliance and a culture of integrity. Gain practical tips on how to prepare effective messages from the top, without forgetting about the "mood" in the middle. Learn how to put strategies in place that will not only support employee retention and reduce burnout, but that will also support a workforce that feels comfortable speaking up and staying ethical. Come prepared with your most pressing questions for this interactive discussion!
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY
Paul Smith
Sr. Leadership & Talent Development Advisor
AtkinsRealis
A graduate in Mental Philosophy from Edinburgh University in 2002, Paul has been involved in adult learning for over 17 years. As a teacher and Director of Studies in an international language school, he explored the Communicative Method and Task Based Learning (TBL) as ways to make learning engaging, relevant, and effective.
For the past seven years, he has been putting his pedagogical and writing skills to use in helping AtkinsRéalis foster a culture of integrity through the development of awareness campaigns, employee resources and award-winning training modules. His current areas of interest include gamification and accessibility in eLearning.
By creating content designed to reinforce and align the company values, demystify the various integrity controls and processes, and motivate a workforce to embrace a culture shift, Paul is proud to have helped shape the narrative of an organization as it evolves into a modern values-driven enterprise.
Originally from Scotland, Paul now lives and works in Quebec, Canada.