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Inside The Mind of the CCO 2025

Section 1: Work Experiences and Perspectives

Compliance Week's 7th annual Inside the Mind of the CCO survey will take a snapshot of what is happening in the compliance profession, but it can't happen without you. It will ask, "What part of your job most keeps you up at night?" Where are you finding success? Does the compliance function have a role in shaping your organization's strategy and business goals? Is your salary keeping up with that of your peers? The survey results will deliver insights and benchmarking data to the compliance community. Thanks in advance for your time!
1. What part of your job most keeps you up at night? Choose all that apply. *This question is required.
2. What part of your job least keeps you up at night (where do you feel most assured)? Choose all that apply. *This question is required.
3. To whom does the head of compliance report in your organization? *This question is required.
4. How many ethics and compliance (E&C) staff does your organization have across all locations (i.e., dedicated to E&C functions)? Please include both full-time and part-time employees. *This question is required.
5.

Indicate your level of agreement with the following statement: Compliance influences the strategy and business goals of my organization.

*This question is required.
Strongly AgreeAgreeNeutralDisagreeStrongly Disagree
6. What trends in your organization are impeding compliance’s ability to affect business strategy? Choose all that apply. *This question is required.
7. Regarding your compliance team’s budget in 2026, do you anticipate having higher, lower, or about the same funding in the following areas? *This question is required.
Space Cell HigherAbout the sameLower
Overall budget
Staffing
Outside legal or consultants
Software
AI and automation initiatives
Training
Vendor and third party oversight
Certification or benchmarking programs
Travel and conferences