Art Weiss on Compliance in Privately-Held Companies [Podcast]




Compliance Perspectives show

Summary: <a href="http://complianceandethics.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/podcast-graphic-1024x1024.png"></a><br> <a href="http://complianceandethics.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/turteltaub-adam-200x200-150x1501.jpg"></a><br> By Adam Turteltaub<br> adam.turteltaub@corporatecompliance.org<br> If you work in a large, global company these days, odds are very good that there is an extensive ethics and compliance programs. Yet, many wonder why would a domestic company that’s small or medium-sized need one?<br> <a href="mailto:Art_Weiss@tamko.com?subject=Your%20SCCE%20Podcast">Art Weiss</a>, Chief Compliance &amp; Ethics Officer at TAMKO Building Products has a great, short answer:  If you have people you need a compliance and ethics program.<br> Working for a privately-held company in the US with a strong ethics and compliance program he has seen why every organization can benefit from compliance.  As he explains in the podcast, issues will always come up and having a code of conduct, policies and procedures is essential.<br> He also points out that, regardless of size and geography, every company has certain risk areas that will require training:  conflicts of interest, harassment, gifts and more.<br> To those who object, arguing that they lack the resources, he explains that small can actually be an asset.  It’s easier to do face-to-face training, and key stakeholders are easier to get to.<br> Listen in to learn more about why every organization can benefit from a compliance program, and how to get the most out of your small-company program.<br>