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Casual Articles - The Compliance Officer's Killer Application
Sea Change or Career Change - Stepping off the Hamster Wheel
You have lived the life: Adrenalin-charged meetings, exhilarating presentations and major business deals signed on the dotted line – but also senseless re-briefings, over-cautious clients and business partners, bitter managers and frustrated colleagues. And let's not even talk about the overtime.It was great while it lasted (most of the time, anyway), but now the spark is gone. You know it is time for YOU to finally hop off the hamster wheel and start something new!Deciding to make a major change in your career in seldom easy. In these economically instable times most people are consciously putting their life’s dreams on the back burner in exchange for the steady income they r
epartment and if not already, how long before compliance becomes a division?You have lived the life: Adrenalin-charged meetings, exhilarating presentations and major business deals signed on the dotted line – but also senseless re-briefings, over-cautious clients and business partners, bitter managers and frustrated colleagues. And let's not even talk about the overtime.It was great while it lasted (most of the time, anyway), but now the spark is gone. You know it is time for YOU to finally hop off the hamster wheel and start something new!Deciding to make a major change in your career in seldom easy. In these economically instable times most people are consciously putting their life’s dreams on the back burner in exchange for the steady income they r
Regardless of size, the first step in compliance for any organisation requires them to identify the areas of compliance that are applicable to them. Rules and
Franchise Rule Making and Political Climate
Last Summer the Federal Trade Commission put forth a report for the Franchise Industry; 432 pages of study. This report asks Franchise Industry participants to comment on only certain aspects of franchising which were addressed between 1995 to 1999. It is good to see that the FTC is finally doing something after 10-years of sitting on their rear ends with a stick up their butts, however one has to ask what about the issues between 1999 and 2005. Thus this exercise is completely flawed if it’s goal is to bring the franchise rule up to date with consideration to the newest technologies of today in 2005. The process was also started during the ned of an election cycle. They should have known t
It used to be that only the largest multi-nationals needed a Compliance Officer. Today most practices, regardless of size, would be wise to charge someone within their organisation with the responsibility of keeping abreast and managing the compliance process.Last Summer the Federal Trade Commission put forth a report for the Franchise Industry; 432 pages of study. This report asks Franchise Industry participants to comment on only certain aspects of franchising which were addressed between 1995 to 1999. It is good to see that the FTC is finally doing something after 10-years of sitting on their rear ends with a stick up their butts, however one has to ask what about the issues between 1999 and 2005. Thus this exercise is completely flawed if it’s goal is to bring the franchise rule up to date with consideration to the newest technologies of today in 2005. The process was also started during the ned of an election cycle. They should have known t
Take as an example European employment law that has been introduced over the last few years that has changed the face of European businesses. Small businesses in particular are finding that a casual and informal approach to employment issues can now result in statutory fines that have no bearing on the financial health of the individual company and could, without as much as a by your leave, directly result in the demise of a company.
Small to medium businesses do not often have the luxury of employing a full time Compliance Officer and although larger organisations can afford a dedicated person they are finding that with compliance issues mushrooming the Compliance Officer now has a team, a department and if not already, how long before compliance becomes a division?
Regardless of size, the first step in compliance for any organisation requires them to identify the areas of compliance that are applicable to them. Rules and
Business Mums -- Best of Both Worlds?
Giving birth to a baby, and a business at the same time, appears to be a crazy idea, to those who haven't tried it. Come to think of it, even those of us who have embarked on this daunting double whammy, agree that there are easier ways to live your life. Happy hormones combine with an inevitable shift in circumstances, and create a tantalising mood of change. Questions persist, in moments of reflection, when you take the weight off your swollen ankles and ponder your bulging waistline. Do I really want to go back to work? Wouldn't it be nice to have some flexibility? What on earth am I going to do about childcare? Surely all I need is a laptop and a phone line? I must be able to
pliance process.Giving birth to a baby, and a business at the same time, appears to be a crazy idea, to those who haven't tried it. Come to think of it, even those of us who have embarked on this daunting double whammy, agree that there are easier ways to live your life. Happy hormones combine with an inevitable shift in circumstances, and create a tantalising mood of change. Questions persist, in moments of reflection, when you take the weight off your swollen ankles and ponder your bulging waistline. Do I really want to go back to work? Wouldn't it be nice to have some flexibility? What on earth am I going to do about childcare? Surely all I need is a laptop and a phone line? I must be able to
Take as an example European employment law that has been introduced over the last few years that has changed the face of European businesses. Small businesses in particular are finding that a casual and informal approach to employment issues can now result in statutory fines that have no bearing on the financial health of the individual company and could, without as much as a by your leave, directly result in the demise of a company.
Small to medium businesses do not often have the luxury of employing a full time Compliance Officer and although larger organisations can afford a dedicated person they are finding that with compliance issues mushrooming the Compliance Officer now has a team, a department and if not already, how long before compliance becomes a division?
Regardless of size, the first step in compliance for any organisation requires them to identify the areas of compliance that are applicable to them. Rules and
Why Facts Tell, And Stories Sell!
Since the first caveman figured out how to tie a sharp rock to the end of a sturdy stick with a piece of vine, and hack off slabs of mastodon meat with it for fire roasting, storytelling has been the way knowledge has been passed from one person to another.Around the campfire blaze, the tribal members would gather, the little children gazing cautiously out from behind their parents, their eyes shining wide like silver dollars, listening… The grizzled old witch Doctor—can you hear his crackling voice, as he spins a yarn of bygone days?There is learning in the story—how to surround and kill a wholly mammoth, the cunning exploits of the ancient clansman, how the old man survived
to employment issues can now result in statutory fines that have no bearing on the financial health of the individual company and could, without as much as a by your leave, directly result in the demise of a company.Since the first caveman figured out how to tie a sharp rock to the end of a sturdy stick with a piece of vine, and hack off slabs of mastodon meat with it for fire roasting, storytelling has been the way knowledge has been passed from one person to another.Around the campfire blaze, the tribal members would gather, the little children gazing cautiously out from behind their parents, their eyes shining wide like silver dollars, listening… The grizzled old witch Doctor—can you hear his crackling voice, as he spins a yarn of bygone days?There is learning in the story—how to surround and kill a wholly mammoth, the cunning exploits of the ancient clansman, how the old man survived
Small to medium businesses do not often have the luxury of employing a full time Compliance Officer and although larger organisations can afford a dedicated person they are finding that with compliance issues mushrooming the Compliance Officer now has a team, a department and if not already, how long before compliance becomes a division?
Regardless of size, the first step in compliance for any organisation requires them to identify the areas of compliance that are applicable to them. Rules and
International Background Checks
Many countries have a freedom of information law. These laws give individuals the right to use their records, as well as police, court and prison records. From country to country, the kind of information that is retained and available varies greatly. They refer to the screening of foreign nationalists in order to safeguard and protect the nation's interests. International background checks are conducted for a number of reasons. They may range from international employment opportunities to educational facilities.Reputed background check agencies are able to provide employment and education verifications in practically every country in the world. Since international background checks m
inesses do not often have the luxury of employing a full time Compliance Officer and although larger organisations can afford a dedicated person they are finding that with compliance issues mushrooming the Compliance Officer now has a team, a department and if not already, how long before compliance becomes a division?Many countries have a freedom of information law. These laws give individuals the right to use their records, as well as police, court and prison records. From country to country, the kind of information that is retained and available varies greatly. They refer to the screening of foreign nationalists in order to safeguard and protect the nation's interests. International background checks are conducted for a number of reasons. They may range from international employment opportunities to educational facilities.Reputed background check agencies are able to provide employment and education verifications in practically every country in the world. Since international background checks m
Regardless of size, the first step in compliance for any organisation requires them to identify the areas of compliance that are applicable to them. Rules and
You Announced Your New Strategy - Now What?
How many times have you announced a big strategy or organization change and just when you thought it was working it becomes obvious the change didn’t happen? When your idea for a new significant change in strategy is still fresh and new, you must work to gain your organization’s psychological momentum shift towards the idea. The organization hears your message from top to bottom and internalizes what the change means to them, how they might benefit from it, and what they might need to do to make it happen. You’ve got everyone in the company talking about it. Your top management team are communicating and demonstrating their enthusiastic support. Indeed, all of your key leaders, includ
epartment and if not already, how long before compliance becomes a division?How many times have you announced a big strategy or organization change and just when you thought it was working it becomes obvious the change didn’t happen? When your idea for a new significant change in strategy is still fresh and new, you must work to gain your organization’s psychological momentum shift towards the idea. The organization hears your message from top to bottom and internalizes what the change means to them, how they might benefit from it, and what they might need to do to make it happen. You’ve got everyone in the company talking about it. Your top management team are communicating and demonstrating their enthusiastic support. Indeed, all of your key leaders, includ
Regardless of size, the first step in compliance for any organisation requires them to identify the areas of compliance that are applicable to them. Rules and regulations are being introduced monthly on a local, regional, national and international level, covering everything from data protection and freedom of information, anti-money laundering to environmental waste control, race relations to health and safety; with ignorance being no defence there is a requirement on the individual businesses to know their responsibilities, and fines for those that wait to be told.
Having identified the areas of compliance the company then needs to understand what they need to do to ensure they comply. It is becoming conceivable that with the shear volume of compliancy issues that companies who can show a good faith effort in complying will, even when they fall short, reduce the risks of fines.
Having identified and understood the compliance issues the Compliance Officer needs to define and implement policy and disseminate the information throughout the organisation.
It is important for the Compliance Officer t
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