Tag: risk management

August 4, 2021

An investigation by the New York State Attorney General’s office into allegations that Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo sexually harassed a number of current and former state employees highlights how a toxic workplace culture can allow sexual harassment to occur. At […]

July 27, 2021

Workplace safety guidelines from federal, state and local authorities are rapidly changing in response to the highly transmittable COVID-19 Delta variant, and employers may want to update their policies accordingly. Significantly, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) […]

July 14, 2021

What happens when evocative images make their way into the workplace? On our desks, notebooks, clothing, behind us on Zoom meetings or on car bumpers—what does this mean for organizations? It has the potential to result in increased tensions, conflict […]

June 23, 2021

Misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines has proliferated across the Internet in recent months, with false rumors about dangerous side effects, surveillance and other conspiracies. The rise in false information about vaccines has had a marked impact on vaccination rates, with 1 […]

April 26, 2021

Almost half of all employees have been working from home since the pandemic began, according to a recent Gallup poll. No doubt, that makes the job of protecting the organization’s data, networks and apps even more challenging. As the lines between […]

March 22, 2021

In general, it is recommended for employers to offer vaccinations to employees on a voluntary basis; however, employers in most states may be able to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations as long as the employer complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act […]

February 15, 2021

Was your organization prepared for the coronavirus pandemic? If not, don’t worry; your organization was among the majority of employers that did not see this catastrophe coming. During a time where business resilience and innovation is core to organizational survival, […]

September 3, 2020

Employers and HR managers should look for vendors that provide a holistic solution—not just technology—that addresses employees’ many needs, advised Patrick Kennedy, a mental health advocate and former congressional representative. Kennedy, who co-sponsored the 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction […]

August 25, 2020

For many employers, risk management includes succession planning. One goal is to avoid or reduce business interruptions and maintain momentum toward achieving your objectives. Another goal is to avoid the unnecessary loss of knowledge and experience occurring when valuable personnel […]

July 30, 2020

HR professionals are finding themselves at the center of returning employees to work. Given the unprecedented times we are in and the fact there is the potential of a second wave of COVID-19 lurking in the fall, this entire process […]

March 18, 2020

Risk management is often thought of as a specialized task that is the responsibility of a discrete team or individual. It may bring to mind images of actuaries or the compliance team poring over data and crunching numbers. But in […]

December 4, 2019

Changing corporate culture is a bit like deciding to live a healthier life. It might feel like it will take a really long time. Concepts like “healthy” and “culture change” are amorphous, subjective, and often emotionally charged, not to mention […]

November 1, 2019

Many HR professionals view their responsibility toward legal risks as being to identify and then avoid them. In my experience, this is a mistake. Rather, HR’s job should be to identify, assess and manage legal risks. Many years ago, I […]

October 8, 2019

As companies grow and the business landscape becomes more competitive, companies will increasingly see remote work and the flexibility it offers as advantages for both them and their employees. For workers, remote work provides greater efficiency and lower stress levels, […]

June 19, 2019

From time to time, you may be faced with the opportunity to “outsource” an employee’s talent to your competition. This article covers some strategies for accomplishing such a maneuver while reducing the risks to your organization. Basics Some state laws […]

June 4, 2018

While the lead up to the enforcement date of the European Union’s (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) was highly publicized, a recent survey suggests that most U.S. companies are unprepared to comply … if they’re aware at all. The […]