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Creativity and Compliance

Creativity and Compliance: Transforming Toxic Cultures

Where does creativity fit into compliance? In more places than you think. Problem-solving, accountability, communication, and connection—all require creativity. Join Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman on Creativity and Compliance, part of the award-winning Compliance Podcast Network.

Ronnie’s company, Learnings and Entertainment, uses the entertainment platforms that people engage with in their everyday, non-work lives and applies them to important topics related to compliance and ethics. It’s not just about being funny; it’s about changing the tone of compliance communications and messaging to make compliance programs, policies, and resources more accessible. In this episode of Creativity and Compliance, hosts Tom Fox and Ronnie Feldman discuss the concept of nudges in compliance.

In this episode, Tom and Ronnie take a deep dive into the complexities of transforming a broken and toxic corporate culture, using Boeing’s recent challenges as a case study. Feldman addresses the pitfalls of traditional compliance training and emphasizes the need for fostering a supportive culture where employees feel psychologically safe and empowered to speak up. He highlights the importance of rebranding compliance departments to create a more positive and approachable image. They also stress the crucial role of leadership in driving cultural change and the value of authentic communication and creativity in compliance initiatives. The episode underscores the necessity of addressing cultural issues openly and authentically to build trust and facilitate meaningful change within organizations.

Key Highlights:

  • Addressing a Toxic Culture
  • The Importance of Authenticity
  • Starting from Scratch

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  • Learnings & Entertainments (Website)
  • Compliance Confessions – inspired by “Mean Tweets” these 90-second commercials address misconceptions and excuses to promote speak up culture and the E&C team as positive and helpful.
  • E&C Training Jams – a soulful singer banters with ethics & compliance explaining policies, sharing examples and debunking excuses. 
  • Tales from the Hotline – Real speak up-themed stories about workplace behavior gone wrong.
  • Workplace Tonight Show! – E&C meets SNL Weekend Update explaining corporate risk topics and why employees should care.
  • 60-Second Communication & Awareness Shorts – A variety of short, customizable, music and multimedia, quick-hitter “commercials” promoting integrity, compliance, speaking up and the E&C team as helpful advisors and coaches.
  • Custom Live & Digital Programing – Custom creative programming that balances the seriousness of the subject matter with a more engaging delivery. After all, you can’t bore people into learning.

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Great Women in Compliance

Great Women in Compliance: Karen Woody on The Voice of Victims in Negotiated Plea Agreements

The recent Boeing plea agreement has led to many discussions about the role of victims in negotiated settlements, and today we have one of the top academic experts on the SEC and financial securities regulation, Karen Woody.  Karen is an associate professor at Washington & Lee School of Law. Karen and Lisa discuss why the Boeing case is a good example of who the victims are because the victims suffered a tragedy.  However, many other white-collar cases (we hope) are not as clear, especially in the FCPA bribery context, and what avenues of relief that others have, particularly in the international context.

Lisa and Karen also follow on the prior episode’s discussion of internal controls, particularly in light of the Solarwinds case. They talk about whether internal controls are the appropriate way for the SEC to pursue certain claims, such as cybersecurity or in a bribery case, and whether they should be limited to accounting provisions and whether other controls would be more appropriate, and if they don’t exist, should they?

Karen also shares her journey into academia and gives some practical tips for those who are interested in teaching and how to be resilient when one hits roadblocks. #GWIC is proud to announce that it has been nominated for the WomenInPodcastAwards. This is a people’s choice award and whether you vote for #GWIC or other nominees, we ask that you send the elevator back down by voting. Voting opens August 1, 2024, and details can be found on the #GWIC Linkedin page at http://www.linkedin.com/groups/12156164

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10 For 10

10 For 10: Top Compliance Stories For The Week Ending August 31, 2024

Welcome to 10 For 10, the podcast that brings you the week’s Top 10 compliance stories in one podcast each week. Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings to you, the compliance professional, the compliance stories you need to be aware of to end your busy week. Sit back, and in 10 minutes, hear about the stories every compliance professional should be aware of from the prior week.

Every Saturday, 10 For 10 highlights the most important news, insights, and analysis for the compliance professional, all curated by the Voice of Compliance, Tom Fox. Get your weekly filling of compliance stories with 10 for 10, a podcast produced by the Compliance Podcast Network.

  • Treasury loosens AML requirements for financial advisors, real estate agents. (WSJ)
  • Top Chilean lawyer indicted on corruption charges. (FT)
  • Criminal convictions in Switzerland for 1MDB scandal. (Reuters)
  • More Boeing whistleblowers claim fraud by the company. (BBC)
  • Italy opens criminal investigation into yacht sinking. (FT)
  • Telegram CEO detained in France. (Bloomberg)
  • Why is Illinois so corrupt? (Chicago Tribune)
  • Nordea Bank to pay $35MM for AML violations. (WSJ)
  • South Africa investigating $7bn worth of corruption at state-owned enterprises. (Toronto Star)
  • GenZ guide for getting ahead at work. (WaPo)

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10 For 10: Top Compliance Stories For The Week Ending August 17, 2024

Welcome to 10 For 10, the podcast that brings you the week’s top 10 compliance stories in one episode each week.

Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, presents the stories every compliance professional needs to know as you wrap up your busy week. In just 10 minutes, sit back and catch up on the key compliance stories from the prior week.

Every Saturday, 10 For 10 highlights the most important news, insights, and analysis for compliance professionals, all curated by the Voice of Compliance, Tom Fox. Get your weekly dose of compliance stories with 10 For 10, a podcast produced by the Compliance Podcast Network.

  • DOJ defends itself from Boeing victims’ families’ objections.  (Law360)
  • Boeing puts work output before employee health and safety. (WSJ)
  • A new CCO salary survey is out. (WSJ)
  • More fines for failure to monitor employee text messaging. (WSJ)
  • Boeing and the cost of culture failure. (NYT)
  • Smartmatic execs accused of FCPA violations in The Philippines. (NYT)
  • SFO files charges against 2 additional Glencore traders. (FT)
  • Ukraine detains Deputy MoE in corruption scandal. (Reuters)
  • French ABC efforts led to the most successful Olympics since 1984. (The Conversation)
  • Mozambique official found guilty in tuna boat corruption case. (Bloomberg)

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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: August 16, 2024 – The All Law360 Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All from the Compliance Podcast Network.

Each day, we consider four stories from the business world: compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional.

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • DOJ defends itself from Boeing victims’ families’ objections. (Law360)
  • Missouri anti-ESG rules for financial advisors are illegal. (Law360)
  • How to keep layoffs from going viral. (Law360)
  • Overstock Ex-CEO attorney DQ’d from the case. (Law360)

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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: August 15, 2024 – The $475MM in Fines Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All from the Compliance Podcast Network.

Each day, we consider four stories from the business world: compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional.

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • More fines for failure to monitor employee text messaging.  (WSJ)
  • Boeing and the cost of culture failure. (NYT)
  • The former Trafigura COO is set for trial for failure to prevent corruption. (WSJ)
  • Big payday for shareholder lawyers in the Dell case. (FT)

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2 Gurus Talk Compliance: Episode 34 – The Whistleblower Edition

What happens when two top compliance commentators get together? They talk compliance, of course. Join Tom Fox and Kristy Grant-Hart in 2 Gurus Talk Compliance as they discuss the latest compliance issues in this week’s episode!

In this episode, Kristy and Tom delve into an array of timely topics. They discuss how and why HR is now seen as the ‘Department of Misery.

The duo takes a deep dive into the new DOJ Whistleblower Incentive Program. They also discuss the huge Meta settlement with the state of Texas, SFO prosecutions and corporate felony convictions. Of course, Florida man makes an appearance with another great tale. Tune in for a comprehensive mix of compliance nuts-and-bolts insights and current events.

Stories Include:

  • For Big Companies, Felony Convictions Are a Mere Footnote (WSJ)
  • HR: the Department of Misery?  (NYT)
  • Can a corporate vote overturn a court decision? (FT)
  • Income inequality and corruption. (The Economic Times)
  •  The DOJ announces a whistleblower incentive program. (WSJ)
  • Glencore trader criminally charged by SFO for bribery. (FT)
  • OFAC Releases Guidance on Extended Statute of Limitations & Forthcoming Recordkeeping Changes (Volkov) – VolkovLaw
  • Meta agrees to $1.4 billion settlement in Texas biometric data lawsuit over Facebook images (CNBC)
  • Will AI kill meaningless jobs? (NYT)
  • ‘Before He Cheats:’ Florida woman accused of keying ‘CHEATER’ on man’s car (Click Orlando)

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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: August 9, 2024 – The Stepping into a Crisis UK Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All from the Compliance Podcast Network.

Each day, we consider four stories from the business world: compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional.

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • A new Boeing CEO is stepping into a crisis.  (WSJ)
  • Microsoft says Delta is responsible for cancellations. (NYT)
  • Google and Meta had a secret deal to target teens. (FT)
  • South Africa wants off the FATF grey list. (Bloomberg)

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Daily Compliance News: August 8, 2024 – The Whistleblowing in The UK Edition

Welcome to the Daily Compliance News. Each day, Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, brings you compliance-related stories to start your day. Sit back, enjoy a cup of morning coffee and listen to the Daily Compliance News. All from the Compliance Podcast Network.

Each day, we consider four stories from the business world: compliance, ethics, risk management, leadership, or general interest for the compliance professional.

In today’s edition of Daily Compliance News:

  • The UK takes whistleblowers seriously. (FT)
  • Afghanistan cricketer are banned for corruption. (ESPN)
  • Trouble for Boeing in outer space. (NYT)
  • Chaos on the Boeing assembly line. (WaPo)

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FCPA Compliance Report: The Boeing Plea Agreement – Culture is The Key

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast in compliance. We take things in a different direction today as Tom Fox reposts the recent webinar with Sam Silverstein and Mike Volkov, where we took a deep dive into the Boeing Plea Agreement, the Monitorship, and why culture is the key to a Boeing turnaround.

We explore the recent plea agreement filed by Boeing, the outrage among victims’ families over the proposed penalties, and the appointment of an independent compliance monitor. Key issues discussed include the necessity of a culture overhaul at Boeing, the implications of excluding court jurisdiction over the monitorship, and the role of the board in fostering a culture of compliance and safety. The discussion highlights the critical need to focus on values, accountability, and transparent processes to rebuild trust and ensure long-term organizational integrity.

Highlights of this episode:

  • Details of the Plea Agreement
  • Compliance Monitor Appointment and Transparency
  • The Importance of Culture
  • The Role of Compliance Monitors
  • Board Involvement and Accountability
  • Victims’ Families and Organizational Accountability

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