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FCPA Compliance Report

FCPA Compliance Report – Workplace Culture and Compliance with Alejandra Almonte and Ann Sultan

Welcome to the award-winning FCPA Compliance Report, the longest-running podcast on compliance. In this episode, Tom welcomes Alejandra Almonte and Ann Sultan, both Members of Miller & Chevalier, and uses the EEOC’s release in 2024 of its Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace as an introduction to considering compliance and the workplace under the new Trump Administration.

Ann and Alejandra dive deep into the EEOC’s 2024 enforcement guidance on harassment and explore the implications of recent Executive Orders from the Trump administration. The conversation extends to the necessity of risk assessments in the current climate, focusing on how companies can maintain safe and compliant workplaces amidst shifting policies. Ann and Alejandra share valuable perspectives on conflicts of interest, the intersection of workplace safety and emotional well-being, and strategies for fostering a positive organizational culture even in uncertain times. Do not miss this expert advice on navigating the complexities of workplace conduct and compliance in the evolving legal landscape.

Key highlights:

  • EEOC’s 2024 Enforcement Guidance on Harassment
  • Impact of Policy Changes on Workplace Conduct
  • Ensuring a Safe and Inclusive Workplace
  • Risk Assessments and Workplace Misconduct
  • Conflicts of Interest in the Workplace

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Compliance Into the Weeds

Compliance into the Weeds: Scathing Report on Culture at The FDIC

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to more fully explore a subject. Looking for some hard-hitting insights on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds!

In this episode, Tom and Matt look at the absolutely scathing report issued by the law firm Cleary Gottlieb on the toxic culture of harassment and abuse at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

A recent scandal has been unveiled in the U.S. banking sector, spotlighting the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). A report has unveiled a toxic corporate culture riddled with instances of harassment, whistleblower retaliation, and poor leadership under Chairman Martin Gruenberg.

Fox, viewing the scandal as a pivotal moment, emphasizes the need for accountability and radical change within the organization, particularly in addressing the issues revealed in the report. Despite the daunting challenges, Fox maintains a level of optimism, believing that with the right management and leadership changes, the FDIC can rectify its corporate culture.

Kelly recognizes the deep-seated cultural issues brought to light by the report, nonetheless, he believes that due to the FDIC’s relatively small size, with the right leadership and cultural shifts, it is possible to turn the organization around. Both experts’ perspectives are rooted in their understanding of corporate culture and governance, and their beliefs in the power of effective leadership and cultural change.

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  • Toxic Culture Exposed in FDIC Report
  • Ethical Culture Assessment in Banking Regulation Systems
  • Toxic Culture: Mismanagement & Whistleblower Retaliation
  • Structure and Toxic Corporate Environment
  • Transformative Potential within the FDIC

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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: September 21, 2023 – The Tables Turned Edition

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

  • Huge oil field discovered of Namibia. What could go wrong?  (YaHoo Finance)
  • Qatargate prosecutors to be investigated. (Politico)
  • Another CEO ousted for sexual harassment. (WSJ)
  • Regime changes means fighting corruption in Gabon. (France 24)
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Daily Compliance News

Daily Compliance News: June 15, 2023 – The Mile High Club 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.

·       DAO liable, now try and collect. (WSJ)

·       Who is an employee?  (NYT)

·       Journalist uncovered corruption in Guatemala, sentenced to prison for his efforts. (Al Jazeera)

·       Ryan Air chief pilot fired for inappropriate behavior.  (FT)

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Compliance Man Chooses the Target

Compliance Man True Or False? ‘It is easy to investigate harassment cases’


Welcome to a new season of Compliance Man. This season is called True or False? In this series, I am joined by Tim Khasanov-Batirov, a compliance practitioner who focuses on compliance at international markets for over 20 years. Based on his work experience at six countries as in house compliance officer Tim now consults senior managers and compliance officers globally on complex ethics and compliance matters as partner and Head of Compliance practice for ETERNA LAW.   Tim is a co-founder of Compliance Club, an international community of practitioners. You can learn more about Tim, his Compliance Manillustrated series, a YouTube channel and request advice from him by clicking at Timur Khasanov-Batirov on Linked in.  Check out his profile on the ETERNA Law page here.
In each podcast, we will take on a different issue with Tim; a hot, very often a very provocative topic from the corporate’s real life agenda and find out if is it true or false. It will be a tough and very straightforward talks. We invite you to participate in these discussions by commenting each podcast and proposing topics for True or False series. The most active listeners will be invited to join us. Let’s have a sincere conversation!
Today, as promised we invited one of our active listeners to join us to discuss hot topics. We are Alexandra Zaytseva, LLM, EMBA, Compliance Officer at PEWETE Group, an energy company.
Today we will try to find if it is any easier now to investigate harassment cases. Highlights include:

  • Why things are very different now regarding harassment cases?
  • How has this made investigations bore more straight forward and more difficult?
  • Is blackmail a real threat to corporations?

Join us for the next episode of Compliance Man: True or False? episode. If you disagree or wish to share your views on whistleblower topic please comment below. We will be glad to hear from you. Let’s have a sincere global conversation together.