Compliance programs designed to handle complicated regulatory issues based on the legal system of your home country reach a new level of complexity when you implement that program in a new country that has subtle regulatory differences – in fact and approach – and not-so-subtle cultural differences. Your program must help you meet your responsibilities in the U.S. and as a U.S. company operating overseas – where new obligations arise not only under U.S. law but also the law of the country where you operate.



Just as your programs must be operationalized to be successful in the in your home country, they must be adjusted culturally to be effective in other locations around the globe. Implementing your programs in other countries includes identifying and addressing the dynamics of your program that changes in each location. Every facet of your programs, including potential revisions to policy documents; procedure manuals that address country specific requirements; revisions to your training and communications strategy; audits protocols; enforcement; and even third- party contractor and vendor dealings must be reviewed. At ethicsLINC, we have the experience to help you handle these cultural challenges so you can meet your goal of operating your business consistent with your corporate values. Members of our team have personally worked in many countries implementing compliance programs of various types. We have worked with local country employees to make the compliance and ethics messages relevant, understandable and effective. We can work with your local counsel, your management team, and other employees to bring the changes needed to make your programs work around the world.