This Year’s Top Ten on Compliance for Compliance Officers 2024! Great Read

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This Year’s Top Ten!

 

Reference:  https://compliancekristy.com/this-years-top-ten/

The end of the year makes me nostalgic. It’s meaningful to look back and reflect. I’m always excited to see how far I’ve come and how things have changed.

One thing is certain – things are always changing in the compliance field. From regulatory expectations to new laws, the state of the profession never stands still.

I’ve been writing blogs for the past eight years (time flies!). I’m particularly proud of the following ten blogs from this year. If you missed any of them, just click on the links!

In no particular order…

1. New DOJ Guidance: What To Do NOW for Risk Assessments

When the DOJ’s updates its Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs guidance, it’s always the biggest news of the compliance year. This time, I’ve focused on what to do now for your risk assessments to meet their new expectations. READ HERE.

2. Sleuthing for Compliance Data: Where to Find it

Speaking of the DOJ’s new guidance…they know you’ve got data, and they expect you to know where to find it. The new guidance mentions data availability and analytics in multiple sections of the update. Where do you find the data? We let you know with a checklist of over 60 sources. READ HERE.

3. Do You Have the Right Types of Metrics?

Metrics and data analytics are required to prove the effectiveness of your program, but they can be tough to pick. What’s worse? Many common metrics don’t tell the story of your program or identify risk. How do you choose the right mix of metrics? Check out the post to find out. READ HERE.

4. Not Invited to the Pre-M&A Party? Risk Assess Anyway! Here’s How

I still can’t believe how many mergers and acquisitions happen without the compliance officer knowing about them beforehand. Luckily, even if we’re not invited to the party, we can still do a good risk assessment of the newly acquired entity. Here’s how. READ HERE.

5. Trend Alert! Updating Your Code to Account for Artificial Intelligence

The most used letters in compliance this year have to be “A” and “I.” AI is everywhere, as is discussion about how we should respond. In this blog, you’ll learn how to update your Code of Conduct to give strong, principles-based guidance to your employees about AI. READ HERE.

6. Seven Mistakes to Avoid in Making Your U.S. Program International

Compliance is an international community, but sometimes us folks in the U.S. have blind spots. Never to fear. This post lists seven mistakes to avoid when making parts of your program multinational. READ HERE.

7. Overloaded Email? Killer Ways to Tame Your Inbox

Email management is a constant headache for most of us. How can you cut down on the noise, junk, and unnecessary chains? I’ve got four ways to help you tame the inbox monster. READ HERE.

8. What Are You Doing for Compliance and Ethics Week?

Compliance and Ethics week is a terrific opportunity to celebrate your program and raise its profile throughout the company. How do you make it entertaining and meaningful? We’ve got 20+ ideas for you. It’s never too early to start planning for next year! READ HERE.

9. Ten Killer Ways to Use Your Risk Assessment (If You Have One!)

It feels like there’s always an excuse not to do your risk assessment. It’s time consuming, it’s somewhat subjective, it’s not as fun as working on training and clever communications. But it’s critical. Once you’ve done it, use it! Here are ten great ways to do just that. READ HERE.

10. New Year: Focus on Your Future Self

I’m finishing this list with my first blog of 2024. It encourages you to see life through your future selves’ eyes and to make choices that would make that person thrive. This advice applies at any time, but it’s especially useful as the new year rolls around READ HERE.

There you have it – my very favorites from the past year. Thank you for reading the Compliance Kristy blog. See you next year my friends!

Want more great tips like this? Check out my book, “How to Have a Wildly Successful Career in Compliance,” available HERE.

 


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