Summary: <a href="http://complianceandethics.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Compliance-Perspectives-Cover-Art-1024x1024.jpg"></a><a href="http://complianceandethics.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/turteltaub-adam-200x200-150x1501.jpg"></a>By Adam Turteltaub<br><br> adam.turteltaub@corporatecompliance.org<br> Most companies don’t start out with a full-time compliance team. Heck, most probably don’t even start with a part-time team. But as an organization grows, eventually it is time to take the plunge.<br> <a href="mailto:tjoy@empoweraudit.com">Tony Joy</a> from <a href="http://empoweraudit.com/">Empower Audit Training & Consulting</a> has worked with several companies who have made the transition from a parceled out compliance function to a dedicated one. Not surprisingly, over the years he has found that sooner is better than later when it comes to starting a compliance program.<br> That doesn’t mean, however, that you need to dive completely in. He recommends a phased approach beginning with leadership buy-in. Then it’s time to get some help, whether by forming an internal team, engaging outside consultants or turning to resources of outside groups like the <a href="http://www.corporatecompliance.org">SCCE</a>.<br> Listen in to this podcast as he provides some more helpful insights into the formation of a compliance program, as well as the missteps that can leave you farther behind than if you hadn’t started at all.<br>
