Developing Whistleblower Policies and Handling Retaliation Claims
Developing whistleblower policies and handling retaliation claims require a nuanced and carefully measured approach. If your policies are too lax or vague, you could expose your organization to undue risk and liability. Conversely, being overly specific with your policies may not provide your organization the latitude necessary to navigate especially unique or complex claims. Let’s […]
The Role of HR in Sustainability and CSR
Buzzwords like “sustainability” and “corporate social responsibility” (CSR) seem to be in style in today’s business world — and for good reason. Research shows that younger millennials and Gen Z not only care about the environment but are willing to take a stand when it comes to talking about it online and investing in companies […]
How to Build an Effective HR Compliance Training Program
Compliance has never been more critical for business owners. As regulations continue to change and tighten, compliance is becoming more challenging. This environment makes having an effective compliance training program more important than ever. These programs ensure you and your employees know what to do to avoid compliance violations that can cost your business in […]
What Every HR Professional Needs to Know about Data Privacy and Information Security
In this day and age, data breaches are undoubtedly becoming more common. Since 2015, the number of stolen items has increased by 4,379%. Unfortunately, these data breaches cost businesses in many ways, such as through fines, penalties, lawsuits, mitigation, and the loss of consumer and employee trust. Even more concerning is the rising cost of […]
Maintaining Trust and Compliance with Effective Leave Management
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, over 70% of civilian workers have access to paid leave benefits of some sort. With millions of employees in the workforce, managing time off requests can easily become overwhelming if you don’t have effective processes in place to help you handle it. With paid sick leave laws changing […]
Ensuring Title VII Compliance in Your Organization
In the United States of America, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 has long been considered a critical piece of legislation. It calls for the enforcement of voting rights for all eligible citizens and makes school segregation totally illegal. Additionally, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 addresses the workplace with the anti-discrimination laws found in […]
2024 Legal Updates You Should Be Aware Of
Labor laws are changing constantly, and the upcoming year is no different. In 2024, several states will enact laws governing wage disclosures, standards, and increases. There are also new rules regarding employment status. It’s vital for all human resources professionals to understand these new rules and how they may affect policies and processes in your […]
6 Ways HR Can Influence Company Culture
Company culture has many different definitions. For the most part, it is simply the way organizations “do things.” Every organization has a different type of culture, and that culture is either haphazardly created by the employees or intentionally curated by the company’s leaders. As an HR professional, you have a lot of influence over the […]
Open Enrollment Compliance Checklist
Open enrollment can be an exciting yet confusing time for employees. While they’re busy thinking about what they’ll need to prepare for the upcoming year, HR professionals should take the time to ensure open enrollment compliance by reviewing all plan documents, understanding upcoming changes, and deciding which notices should be included in distributed open enrollment […]
DEI (Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion): 6 Workplace Best Practices
Diversity, equity, and inclusion have been top of mind for many human resources professionals. In recent years, in particular, they have been given the important task of navigating the intersection of the business, political, and moral landscapes. With so much at stake, how can human resources departments create and manage DEI initiatives that benefit everyone […]