Building a Culture of Conformance in The Guard

Why Conformance Matters More Than Compliance

Compliance gets you started. Conformance keeps you protected.

Too often, organizations focus on meeting minimum requirements — but neglect whether users are consistently participating. True protection comes from an engaged, educated workforce.

Conformance = the habit of consistently meeting your compliance standards across your team.

Spotting the Signals: Thriving vs. At-Risk Users

Admins can use The Guard to monitor user activity and engagement. Start by checking:

• Training Progress: Are users completing assigned training on time?

• Policy Acknowledgements: Who hasn’t signed critical policies?

• Login Activity: When was the last time each user accessed The Guard?

• Module Interaction: Are users engaging beyond the bare minimum?

Tools Inside The Guard to Build Conformance

Leverage built-in platform features to reinforce participation:

• User Reports: See engagement metrics at a glance

• Automated Nudges: Remind users to complete overdue tasks

• Risk Filters: Sort users based on inactivity, overdue items, or critical gaps

• Training/Policy Logs: Export audit-ready proof of who did what, when

Steps to Build a Culture of Conformance

1. Start with Visibility
   Run a monthly report to review who’s on track and who’s falling behind.

2. Normalize Accountability
   Share conformance metrics during team huddles or leadership updates — especially for regulated departments.

3. Celebrate Compliance Champions
   Recognize users or teams with strong participation. A simple shoutout goes a long way.

4. Automate Follow-Up
   Use The Guard’s automated reminders to reduce manual lift.

5. Make It a Habit
   Set recurring check-ins — quarterly or monthly — to review engagement metrics.