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EPISODE · Nov 5, 2025 · 24 MIN

Incentives in Compliance: Structuring Effective Compensation Plans

from Compliance into the Weeds · host Tom Fox

The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore a subject more fully. Seeking insightful perspectives on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly discuss the intricacies of integrating incentives into corporate compliance programs. Matt shares insights from a recent webinar and blog posts, discussing how companies can encourage ethical behavior through executive compensation plans, performance bonuses, and other incentive schemes. The conversation explores the Justice Department’s guidelines on executive compensation, the intricacies of designing these programs to align with industry-specific risks, and the implications for various levels of management. They also examine the challenges of establishing meaningful compliance metrics and striking a balance between compliance incentives and overall business objectives across multiple sectors. Key highlights: The Role of Incentives in Compliance Programs Structuring Executive Compensation for Compliance Challenges and Nuances in Incentive Programs Incentives for Different Business Models Compensation Types and Ethical Behavior Resources: Matt in Radical Compliance Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been honored with a Davey, Communicator, and W3 Award, all for excellence in podcasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The award-winning Compliance into the Weeds is the only weekly podcast that takes a deep dive into a compliance-related topic, literally going into the weeds to explore a subject more fully. Seeking insightful perspectives on compliance? Look no further than Compliance into the Weeds! In this episode, Tom Fox and Matt Kelly discuss the intricacies of integrating incentives into corporate compliance programs. Matt shares insights from a recent webinar and blog posts, discussing how companies can encourage ethical behavior through executive compensation plans, performance bonuses, and other incentive schemes. The conversation explores the Justice Department’s guidelines on executive compensation, the intricacies of designing these programs to align with industry-specific risks, and the implications for various levels of management. They also examine the challenges of establishing meaningful compliance metrics and striking a balance between compliance incentives and overall business objectives across multiple sectors. Key highlights: The Role of Incentives in Compliance Programs Structuring Executive Compensation for Compliance Challenges and Nuances in Incentive Programs Incentives for Different Business Models Compensation Types and Ethical Behavior Resources: Matt in Radical Compliance Tom Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn A multi-award-winning podcast, Compliance into the Weeds was most recently honored as one of the Top 25 Regulatory Compliance Podcasts, a Top 10 Business Law Podcast, and a Top 12 Risk Management Podcast. Compliance into the Weeds has been honored with a Davey, Communicator, and W3 Award, all for excellence in podcasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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