One of the key points that representatives of the DOJ and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have continually raised when discussing any best practices compliance program. The 2012 FCPA Guidance is clear that there should be incentives for not only following your own company’s internal Code of Conduct but also doing business the right way, i.e., not engaging in bribery and corruption. On incentives, the 2012 FCPA Guidance said, “DOJ and SEC recognize that positive incentives can also drive compliant See more +
One of the key points that representatives of the DOJ and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have continually raised when discussing any best practices compliance program. The 2012 FCPA Guidance is clear that there should be incentives for not only following your own company’s internal Code of Conduct but also doing business the right way, i.e., not engaging in bribery and corruption. On incentives, the 2012 FCPA Guidance said, “DOJ and SEC recognize that positive incentives can also drive compliant behavior.
Three key takeaways:
1. The DOJ 2019 Guidance specifically calls out incentives for doing business ethically and in compliance.
2. HR can lead the efforts around incentives.
3. Incentives go beyond financial rewards. See less -
