Risk & Compliance

What Does the New FLSA Overtime Rule Mean for HR?

Even as the regulation faces legal challenges, business leaders must maintain compliance and consider the implications for their company’s finances. By Maggie Mancini A new rule under the Fair Labor…

HR Emails are Top Targets for Phishing

KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, has announced the results of its Q1 2024 top-clicked phishing test report. The results include the…

April 2023 Thought Leadership Section

Staying compliant is an ongoing and ever-important responsibility for organizations. In today’s work environment, workplace regulations are changing on a municipal, state, and federal level, creating a strong need for…

Workplace Litigations on the Rise

The number of EEOC charges of discrimination have increased in recent years. Are companies not as inclusive as they think they are?   By Zee Johnson The workplace has made many…

Righting Wrongdoing

Whistleblowing policies must be built with employee support, good communication, and company culture in mind. By Simon Kent The mere idea of whistleblowing can be enough to send a chill…

Safe and Secure?

In a remote world, employees and employers have an essential duty to one another—to ensure the protection of critical information. By Zee Johnson 2021 was coined the “Year of the Breach,” and…

Eyes on Compliance

Small business funding and compensation practices top the list of pressing employment issues for 2023. By Pamela Lacy 2023 is well underway, but employers are still anticipating forthcoming challenges. Many…

Take Note

Changing regulations is yet another issue that HR must focus on in the coming year. How can leaders ensure compliance? By Simon Kent Compliance will undoubtedly remain a challenge for…

Research Roundup

Our annual recap of hiring and HR trends that are making an impact and shaping the future of work. By Larry Basinait Published: February 16, 2023 REPORT: TA Infrastructure Needs Improvement…

Understanding the #MeToo Bill

Groundbreaking legislation will hold HR and organizations lawfully responsible if they don’t foster an environment free of harassment, bias, and discrimination. By Maggie Smith The “H.R. 4445, Ending Forced Arbitration…

Driving 2022

Four trends are expected to shape the APAC workforce in 2022 and beyond By Zee Johnson For organisations in the APAC, 2021 was characterised by transformation and priortisation from both…

2022’s Top Compliance and Regulatory Issues

In a rapidly changing work environment, understanding these five regulatory issues will help HR maintain compliance. By Pamela Lacy Following a year that introduced new challenges for HR professionals, including…

Keeping Compliant

Remote and hybrid workforce models add another layer of risk and complexity.

By Simon Kent

The challenge of delivering compliance across a remote and now increasingly hybrid workforce is summed up by Robert Hicks, group HR director at Reward Gateway: “The easiest way to think about it is if you have 100 staff, you have 100 locations, and you need to make sure each one is managed as you would just one location,” he says.

COVID-based Claims

New research finds that organisations should be ready for a litany of claims based on COVID-19 mismanagement.

By Debbie Bolla

Organisations are anticipating COVID-related litigations to skyrocket this year, with Gallagher finding that seven in 10 claims management companies already reported receiving claims based on COVID-19. Even further, of those claims management companies that haven’t received claims yet, three-quarters (76%) said they were expecting an increase over the coming months. The research also anticipates that claims will cause a 40% rise in litigation compared to previous years.

Workplace Cybercrime: On the Rise

The shift to remote working has put organisations at increased risk.

By The Editors

As the COVID-19 pandemic forced the U.K. and the world at large to issue regional lockdowns, businesses had to swiftly move to remote work environments. The heavy reliance on technology paired with the rate at which the transformation was required has opened organisations up to potential risk: cybercrime.

Vaccinating the Workforce

Four key considerations to build an informed workplace policy.

By Kate Hill

While COVID-19 vaccines have instilled a sense of hope in the business community, they have also brought numerous questions for many employers and employees. In what is largely uncharted territory, HR professionals and business leaders are struggling with how to implement a vaccine policy for their workplace that prioritizes employee health and safety while protecting the business against any potential risks.

Safety in Numbers

Providing essential workers with reliable tools and personalized guidance around COVID-19 ensures safety while deepening employee engagement.

By Katy Bruya

Washington Trust Bank (WTB) is known for its commitment to employees and clients in the Northwestern U.S. When COVID-19 first registered in Washington State, it was clear that the HR team had to act quickly to figure out the scope of the issue, what impact it could have on the community, and what they needed to do.

A Trace of Protection

Organizations are recognizing and responding to the critical importance of contact tracing in the age of COVID-19. By Miguel Martinez The concept of contact tracing -identifying those who may have…

New Best Practices

Organisations are taking exceptional measures to ensure the safety of office environments.

By Simon Kent

As the pandemic eases, the experience of countries, cities, and companies across the APAC region continues to be diverse. However, encouraging and supporting the emerging hybrid workforce -split between home and work -means employers now need to create a safe environment for those who wish to return.

A New Chapter

The finalisation of Brexit is creating compliance challenges for U.K.-based companies that rely on international talent.

By Simon Kent

In the closing days of 2020, the U.K. and EU finalised the deal that would see Brexit achieved. Now that the agreement is in place, however, questions still remain as to how international talent can be managed.

Obstacles Ahead

Maintaining compliance gets complicated, but understanding these seven regulatory issues will make a big difference for HR.

By Mike Trabold

2021 is poised to be another year of fast-paced regulatory change, with another round of COVID-19 relief and the priorities of a new presidential administration coming into focus. Several items on the docket will impact HR processes, policies, and operations in businesses both big and small across the country.