Innovation comes in many areas and compliance professionals need to not only be ready for it but embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast.
In this episode, Tom welcomes back Evie Wentink to discuss the importance of rethinking ethics and compliance practices.
Evie shares insights from her recent LinkedIn articles on best practices for ethics hotlines and the importance of finding creative ways to engage employees in compliance topics. She reads a whimsical Dr. Seuss-inspired piece on reaching ethics hotlines and emphasizes the need for compliance messaging to be approachable and engaging. Additionally, Evie discusses the challenges compliance professionals face with limited budgets and offers practical solutions such as leveraging LinkedIn for networking and creating low-cost, effective compliance awareness tools.
The conversation also touches on the significance of changing the narrative around ethics and compliance for younger generations. Evie shares her experiences discussing compliance with her children and highlights the need for better education in schools to prepare future employees. She concludes by mentioning her new website, Ethical Edge Experts, and various platforms she’s using to spread compliance awareness. Tom and Evie agree on the necessity of continuous dialogue and innovation in the compliance field.
Key Highlights:
- Rethinking Compliance Practices
- Creative Messaging for Ethics Hotlines
- Leveraging Low-Cost Resources
- Engaging Managers in Compliance
Resources:
Evie Wentink on LinkedIn
Evie’s Top 10 Compliance Back to Basics
Tom Fox
