Why Your Business Should Prioritise Compliance and Governance in 2025
In today’s article we explore the importance of incorporating compliance and governance in your business strategy, as well as some of the innovative digital solutions that can help.
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Governance and compliance are both critical elements of effective business management. Governance refers to the processes, policies and systems an organisation implements to ensure that they are managed effectively and responsibly. Compliance, on the other hand, is where businesses must comply with specific policies, laws and regulations such as NIS2, data privacy laws like GDPR, or certain reporting standards like the corporate sustainability reporting directive (CSRD). Together, compliance and governance help create a framework that promotes ethical behavior, transparency, risk management, and organisational integrity. Companies that prioritise these critical elements will not only mitigate risk but also position themselves for sustainable growth and enhanced trust. Below we explore some of the top reasons why compliance and governance should be a strategic priority for 2025.
Navigate Evolving Regulations
Regulatory bodies worldwide are continuously adapting to address emerging challenges, from data privacy concerns to environmental sustainability. Remaining compliant ensures your business avoids large fines, reputational damage, and operational disruptions. By embedding compliance into company culture, businesses can take a proactive approach, adapting to new laws and standards ahead of the curve.
Build Trust and Credibility
Consumers, investors, and partners are increasingly drawn to businesses that operate transparently and ethically. Strong governance practices showcase your commitment to integrity, accountability, and responsible decision-making. This trust and focus on best practices can become a competitive advantage as the business essentially becomes more desirable to stakeholders, helping attract loyal customers and secure valuable partnerships. Moreover, demonstrating compliance can pave the way for organisational growth and open doors to new markets, especially those with stringent regulatory requirements.
Enhance Risk Management
Compliance and governance frameworks help identify potential risks before they escalate. Whether it’s cyber threats, financial mismanagement, or supply chain vulnerabilities, a well-structured governance system enables swift, informed responses. This not only helps protect business assets but also preserves your organisation’s long-term stability.
Drive Business Efficiency
Clear policies, well-defined roles, and consistent monitoring enhance coordination and decision-making. Employees clearly understand their responsibilities, reducing ambiguity and fostering a culture of accountability.
Below we discuss some of the digital solutions that can help businesses manage compliance and governance more effectively in 2025.
Microsoft Purview – A unified data governance platform powered by Microsoft, Purview helps organisations track and manage governance and compliance across multiple systems. Purview provides the tools businesses need to classify, control, monitor, report and protect their sensitive data, both on-premises and in the cloud, centralising and streamlining data governance and compliance.
SharePoint Premium – The next evolution of Microsoft Syntex, SharePoint Premium is an advanced document management system that offers next-generation document governance and compliance that help maintain data security and control. With detailed reports and analytics that highlight any anomalies and potential areas of concern, SharePoint Premium allows teams to easily review and change permissions and controls, streamlining document governance and compliance processes.
Orchestry – As a Microsoft 365 governance platform, Orchestry provides M365 administrators with a comprehensive view of M365 data, from across apps like SharePoint and Teams, so they can easily track and manage governance from one space. Orchestry helps businesses to reduce the risk of issues like Teams sprawl, as well as security and compliance concerns.
If you would like to learn more about managing compliance and governance in your organisation, get in touch with one of our solution specialists today. Alternatively, you can check out our recent webinar ‘From Content Chaos To Compliance: Simplify Governance with SharePoint.’
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