31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program

Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. In today's Day 16 episode, we delve into the evolution and importance of employee compliance training, focusing on fostering a culture of compliance within organizations. Key highlights: Evolution of Compliance Training Standards Measuring Training Effectiveness Tailoring Training to Audience Needs Resources: Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. Today, on Day 14, the focus is on internal controls and their critical role in compliance frameworks. Key highlights: Defining Internal Controls Key Components of Internal Controls Internal Controls in Compliance Programs Resources: Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. In this Day 13 episode, we review the importance of having well-crafted compliance policies and procedures as the foundation of a robust compliance program. Key highlights: Importance of Compliance Policies Key Elements of Compliance Policies Assessment and Evolution of Policies Resources: Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program, a series by Tom Fox in January 2026. Each day will feature a brief podcast (6-8 minutes) highlighting a key component of a best-practice compliance program. By the end of the month, participants will be equipped to create or enhance their compliance programs with actionable takeaways at minimal cost. Join daily for insights into compliance best practices. In this episode, Day 11, we discuss the importance of embedding a culture of compliance throughout all levels of an organization. Key highlights: Embedding Compliance Culture Role of Middle Management Tone at the Bottom Resources: Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. Today, Day 9, we discuss continuous monitoring and continuous improvement. Key highlights: Understanding Changes in Company Risks Continuous Monitoring and Improvement External Information Sources for Compliance Resources: Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program, a series by Tom Fox in January 2026. Each day will feature a brief podcast (6-8 minutes) highlighting a key component of a best-practice compliance program. By the end of the month, participants will be equipped to create or enhance their compliance programs with actionable takeaways at minimal cost. Join daily for insights into compliance best practices. Today, day 8, we discuss operationalizing a compliance program through payroll. Key highlights: Payroll should be at the forefront of any effort to prevent, detect, and remediate anti-corruption compliance issues. Key compliance program components for payroll. Watch for Offshore payments. Resources: Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. Today, on Day 7, we explore the critical insights from the DOJ Clawback and Holdback Program for compliance professionals. Key highlights: Integrating Compliance into Compensation Financial Accountability Emphasis DOJ’s Commitment to Individual Accountability Continuous Evaluation and Improvement Resources: Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. Today, on Day 6, we delve into the DOJ’s Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Safe Harbor Policy. Key highlights: DOJ Mergers and Acquisitions Safe Harbor Policy Key Requirements and Deadlines Historical Context and Clarifications Resources: Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. Today, on Day 5, we explore how automation can revolutionize traditional compliance reporting, which is often manual, time-consuming, and error-prone. By leveraging data-driven solutions, compliance professionals can achieve near real-time reporting, improving decision-making and efficiency across their organizations. Key highlights: Challenges in Traditional Compliance Reporting Integrating Tools for Real-Time Compliance Balancing Real-Time Reporting with Data Security Resources: Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program, a series by Tom Fox in January 2026. Each day will feature a brief podcast (6-8 minutes) highlighting a key component of a best-practice compliance program. By the end of the month, participants will be equipped to create or enhance their compliance programs with actionable takeaways at minimal cost. Join daily for insights into compliance best practices. In this Day 15 episode, we look at the ongoing process of monitoring and improving internal controls within companies. Key highlights: Understanding Control Overrides Continuous Monitoring and Improvement Assessing and Updating Controls Resources: Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a special podcast series on the Compliance Podcast Network, 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31 days series in January 2026, I will post a key part a best practices compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design or enhancement a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will plan to join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. This episode explores the critical value and construction of a corporate Code of Conduct, explaining its evolution from a legalistic document to a cornerstone of compliance programs. Key Highlights ·      Introduction to Code of Conduct ·      Regulatory Expectations and Guidelines ·      Crafting an Effective Code of Conduct Resources Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount to The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition by clicking here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. On Day 4, this episode focuses on defining the specific risks an organization wants to monitor, capturing relevant data creatively, and leveraging internal expertise to build effective data analytics programs. Key highlights: Defining and Identifying Risks Innovative Data Capture and Internal Collaboration Demonstrating Value to Senior Management Resources: Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. In today's episode, Day 3, we delve into the significant updates in the evaluation of corporate compliance programs, focusing on messaging apps, internal controls, and adequate compensation. Key highlights: Messaging Apps and Compliance Internal Controls and Risk Management Adequate Compensation for Compliance Teams Resources: Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. Today, we look at what the ECCP has to say on incentives, consequences, and clawbacks. Key highlights: Starting with Incentives and Consequences Incentive Program Breakdown Consequence Management Deep Dive Resources: Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a special podcast series on the Compliance Podcast Network, 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over this 31-day series in January 2026, Tom Fox will post a key component of a best-practice compliance program each day. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, with three key takeaways that you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. On Day 1, we consider the need for data-driven compliance. Key highlights: Importance of Data Analytics in Compliance Implementing Data-Driven Compliance Challenges and Solutions in Data-Driven Compliance Resources: Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 6th edition, by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a special podcast series on the Compliance Podcast Network, 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over these 31 days of the series in January 2025, Tom Fox will post a key part of a best practices compliance program daily. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6-8 minutes, and will include three key takeaways you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join us each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. In today’s episode, we dive into the critical role of senior management in fostering a strong corporate culture of compliance, as highlighted by the 2022 Monaco Memo and the 2020 FCPA Resource Guide, 2nd edition. Emphasizing that corporate culture is vital to a company’s success, we discuss how the DOJ assesses ethical cultures and the importance of senior management’s active participation in compliance efforts. The episode outlines five key factors to guide senior leadership in setting, modeling, and monitoring the right tone at the top. These include clear communication of values, personal commitment to those values, supportive systems, integration into decision-making, and empowering managers to make ethically sound decisions. We conclude with three takeaways: senior management must engage in compliance, the DOJ evaluates corporate culture during investigations, and CEOs should be seen as chief compliance ambassadors. Key highlights: The Importance of Corporate Culture DOJ’s Expectations for Senior Management Five Factors for Effective Leadership Resources Listeners to this podcast can receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 5th edition, by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a special podcast series on the Compliance Podcast Network, 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over these 31 days of the series in January 2025, Tom Fox will post a key part of a best practices compliance program daily. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6–8 minutes, and will include three key takeaways you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join us each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. In this final episode of our 31-day series, we dive into the importance of using root cause analysis for remediation in compliance programs. Emphasized by the ECCP and DOJ, an effective compliance program includes thorough root cause analysis to address misconduct and implement corrective actions. The process involves understanding who should perform the remediation, emphasizing independence and objectivity, integrating the information into solutions, and addressing deficiencies in internal controls. Key takeaways include using objective root cause analysis, effectively utilizing the information gathered, and implementing data-driven, repeatable solutions to prevent future issues. This episode provides valuable insights for compliance officers aiming to enhance their programs by focusing on root causes rather than just symptoms. Key highlights: Integrating Root Cause Analysis into Solutions Regulatory Expectations and Internal Controls Performing Effective Root Cause Analysis Developing and Implementing Solutions Resources: Click here to receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 5th edition, for listeners to this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a special podcast series on the Compliance Podcast Network, 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over these 31 days of the series in January 2025, Tom Fox will post a key part of a best practices compliance program daily. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6–8 minutes, and will include three key takeaways you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join us each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. On Day 30, we discuss the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act (FEPA), a significant piece of legislation that fills a critical gap in the FCPA. FEPA criminalizes not only the payment of bribes but also the solicitation and acceptance of bribes by foreign officials, thereby providing a more comprehensive framework for combating global corruption. This law protects American workers abroad, promotes fair business competition, and upholds ethical practices internationally. However, it also introduces challenges, such as the complexity of extraditing foreign officials and potential impacts on international relations and companies operating overseas. Compliance officers must reassess internal controls and develop response plans to navigate the implications of FEPA effectively. Key highlights: Filling the Gap in Anti-Corruption Laws Key Features and Implications of FEPA Challenges in Implementing FEPA The Name and Shame List Resources: Click here to receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 5th edition, for listeners to this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a special podcast series on the Compliance Podcast Network, 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over these 31 days of the series in January 2025, Tom Fox will post a key part of a best practices compliance program daily. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6–8 minutes, and will include three key takeaways you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join us each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. Traditional compliance reporting methods, often reliant on manual processes like Excel spreadsheets, are time-consuming and prone to errors. This episode explores how Chief Compliance Officers and compliance professionals can enhance their programs through automation. By adopting data-driven solutions and leveraging regulatory operations (Reg Ops), it’s possible to provide near real-time reporting and improve decision-making efficiency. The focus is on integrating existing security and compliance tools, gathering real-time evidence, automating compliance gap tickets, and generating comprehensive reports for stakeholders. However, challenges like balancing data accuracy and security and the cultural transformation required for adopting these new practices are critical considerations. Embracing data-driven compliance can help organizations modernize and keep pace with the evolving regulatory landscape. Key highlights: Challenges in Traditional Compliance Reporting The Role of Reg Ops in Compliance Integrating Tools for Real-Time Compliance Resources: Click here to receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 5th edition, for listeners to this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a special podcast series on the Compliance Podcast Network, 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program. Over these 31 days of the series in January 2025, Tom Fox will post a key part of a best practices compliance program daily. By the end of January, you will have enough information to create, design, or enhance a compliance program. Each podcast will be short, at 6–8 minutes, and will include three key takeaways you can implement at little or no cost to help update your compliance program. I hope you will join us each day in January for this exploration of best practices in compliance. On Day 28, we look into the crucial importance of data governance in compliance and cybersecurity. As data generation increases, businesses must enhance their efforts in managing, organizing, and preserving data to meet regulatory obligations and ensure accuracy, accessibility, and adherence to legal standards. We discuss the growing trend of converging compliance, data governance, and cyber security and the necessity of breaking down organizational silos for effective collaboration. Business and legal teams rely on well-managed data to make informed decisions, analyze trends, and measure key performance indicators. The episode also covers the challenges in gaining buy-in from the ELT and the vital process of transforming corporate culture to prioritize data governance and cybersecurity. We touch on the complexities of regional data privacy laws inspired by GDPR and emphasize the importance of understanding specific regulations for compliance. With key takeaways, including the significance of data preservation, the intertwined nature of compliance, data governance, and cybersecurity, and the urgency for organizations to prioritize data governance, this episode is packed with essential insights for compliance professionals. Key highlights: The Role of Data Governance in Compliance and Cybersecurity Data Governance and ESG Understanding Data Privacy Laws Resources: Click here to receive a 20% discount on The Compliance Handbook, 5th edition, for listeners to this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices