Welcome to the September edition of One Month to a More Effective Compliance Program. In this month, we will consider written standards. his month we're going to be taking up written standards so codes of Conduct training on your Codes of Conduct policies and procedures. Then we're going to take a deep dive into some specific policies that you should have in your compliance program. This is really the nuts and bolts of compliance, and you'll get a lot out of this month. In this first edition, we're going to introduce written standards.

Effective communication of policies and procedures for compliance is a critical aspect of any successful organization. It is the backbone of a robust Code of Conduct, which serves as a written representation of a company's ethical principles. Tom Fox, a renowned expert in the field, offers unique insights into this topic. He emphasizes the importance of written standards, including codes of conduct, policies, and procedures, as the cornerstone of any best practices compliance program. Fox's perspective is informed by the Department of Justice's Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs, which provides a framework for companies to assess the effectiveness of their policies and procedures. He underscores the need for comprehensive, accessible, and well-communicated written protocols to prevent, detect, and remediate compliance issues. Join Tom Fox on this episode of the 31 Days to a More Effective Compliance Program podcast to delve deeper into this crucial topic.

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