Compliance Beat

We’ve been away and had some technical difficulties with our Compliance Beat website — but we’re back! You can’t keep a compliance podcast down! This week Eric talks about three creative ways to approach one of the more esoteric parts of an effective compliance program: informal communications. Eric talks about thinking outside the box, using… The post Three Compliance Communication Ideas appeared first on Compliance Beat.

This time Eric talks about three components that every code should have to be universally accepted by the organization’s stakeholders. First, the code should apply to everyone, from the top of the organization to those third parties that represent the organization. Second, there should be one code. Organizations that still have regional codes or different… The post Towards a Universal Code of Conduct appeared first on Compliance Beat.

Eric revisits the (still) ongoing issues surrounding misconduct, governance, compliance and crisis management that swirl around Baylor. After first discussing the different paths that Baylor and Penn State, for example, took back in our Compliance Beat Podcast in December 2016, we are still discussing the path that Baylor has taken — and the paths that… The post Baylor University… Again: How The Four Rules of Crisis Management Apply appeared first on Compliance Beat.

This week Eric talks crisis management, and in particular, Steve Denning’s Four Rules of Crisis Management. We talk about how the role of compliance intersects to crisis situations. Eric also talks about two upcoming webcasts, one Bullying in the Workplace: A Comprehensive Ethics & Compliance Overview will be on Thursday, Oct 18th at 1:00 PM… The post Crisis! Four Rules for Crisis Management and Compliance’s Role appeared first on Compliance Beat.

This time Eric talks about three different approaches compliance officers can take when dealing with a board of directors that is reluctant to spend time and resources on compliance, or when dealing with a board that is perhaps not as familiar with compliance and ethics concerns. The post 3 Strategies for a Reluctant Board of Directors appeared first on Compliance Beat.

This time Eric walks through three different areas to consider when making the case internally for compliance resources or specific compliance initiatives. We discuss three different areas to cover, regulatory or risk issues, empirical data and benchmarking and making the functional business case. Eric provides a few examples and talks about how having a well-rounded… The post Three Arguments for Compliance (Budget) appeared first on Compliance Beat.

To compliance officers, very often, routine is good. But routine can lead to communication and training fatigue — and an overall program that doesn’t really reach the stakeholders you are trying to speak to. In this episode Eric talks about three different ways you might try to break the normal routine and have more success… The post Three Ways To Break Compliance Program Routine appeared first on Compliance Beat.

We’re back! After a brisk summer holiday, Compliance Beat returns with a discussion about how to approach complex compliance topic discussions. Eric spends some time talking about using “real world” examples, leading with your organization’s policy and values, and figuring out some ways to get the stakeholders more directly involved — and hopefully invested. Join… The post Three Tips for Communicating and Training on Complex Compliance Topics appeared first on Compliance Beat.

This time Eric talks about three inquiries that compliance officers might want to make when considering their internal reporting process and resources. Often organizations spend a good deal of time on tools and other systems for reporting but really should first take a step back and investigate what is going on at the organization currently,… The post Three Considerations for Compliance Reporting appeared first on Compliance Beat.

This week as we get ready for the fireworks of July 4th here in the USA, let’s talk a little about the fireworks in your code document. Many organizations are focusing more on the design and look of their code documents, but what does that mean? Eric spends a little time discussing a few ideas… The post What Does Your Code of Conduct Look Like? Some Code Design Ideas. appeared first on Compliance Beat.

This week Eric takes up the topic of reporting and talks about 4 different areas an organization can concentrate on to encourage employees to come forward with their concerns. The post How Can We Encourage Reporting? appeared first on Compliance Beat.

Summer is here and Eric takes a few minutes to discuss some ideas on utilizing mission and values in your program’s communications and written standards. We talk often about bad culture, so let’s talk a little about leveraging good culture and strong values. The post Some Thoughts on Integrating Mission and Values into Your Program appeared first on Compliance Beat.

This week we have a special guest, Tom Fox, who discusses his new book “The Complete Compliance Handbook” with Eric. You can find out more about the new book, and how to order it, here. Also, don’t forget to join us and our friends at SAI Global for a FREE webinar (with 1.2 CCB CEU’s… The post Tom Fox Discusses His Complete Compliance Handbook appeared first on Compliance Beat.

This time Eric takes on a common question about some effective ways organizations can communicate, or roll-out, their new code of conduct. We get specific this time and talk about just three of the many ways you might try to get the word out. Posters, podcasts and personal reference cards, oh my! Get creative and… The post Three Ways to Promote Your New Code of Conduct appeared first on Compliance Beat.

This time we talk about how you can evaluate how (or if) to use your organization’s values in your code. First, we talk about the current use of the values and how that might help, or hinder, their use in the code. Second, we talk about two different ways you can leverage your organization’s values… The post Corporate Values and Your Code of Conduct appeared first on Compliance Beat.

Has the role changed? Eric thinks it’s a definite yes and discusses three ways this week. First, expectations from stakeholders from the BOD on down are different today. Demands on the compliance function, and expected results, are far greater than they were. Second, the need to divorce any lingering corporate legal duty from some of… The post Has The Compliance Officer’s Role Changed in 2018? appeared first on Compliance Beat.

This week we discuss three important topics for manager’s to discuss with their reports. What are some essential messages for manager’s to discuss? What topics sometimes get overlooked? Why are manager’s so important to the compliance communication process? Eric discusses all of these topics this week and focuses on the type of dialogue you should… The post Three Compliance Topics for Managers To Communicate appeared first on Compliance Beat.

This week Eric addresses a common question: how do you benchmark a code of conduct? Eric focuses on three key areas to have a more successful benchmarking project. First, we talk about how you want to include peer codes outside your organization’s industry. Second, Eric discusses the fact that you don’t need to find “all… The post How Do You Benchmark Your Code of Conduct? appeared first on Compliance Beat.

Since 2016 we have heard this question frequently. The popular media, particular in the United States, has championed the idea that “regulation” is disappearing. But, in the context of compliance expectations, is that really true? Eric takes a look at three different reasons why that might not really be the case. In these days when… The post Do Regulators Still Care About Compliance? appeared first on Compliance Beat.

This time Eric talks about three aspects of an effective response to conflicts of interest. First, we discuss written standards and how a code of conduct and other materials can interplay effectively to provide helpful resources on conflicts. Second, Eric discusses disclosures, the piece of the puzzle that many organizations still do not include in… The post What Makes an Effective Conflicts of Interest Compliance Program? appeared first on Compliance Beat.