Editor’s Note

An employee spends minimum of eight to ten hours at work daily. As an employer, it is your responsible to build a safe and friendly working environment for your employees to feel protected and secured. It will not only make your employees more committed to their jobs, but it will also contribute to the overall productivity of your company.
 

Employee performance and engagement increases when employees feel safe and supported.

This month’s cover article, Workplace Safety: What HR Can Do To Help Employees Feel Safe by Lesley Lyons, helps you assess and mitigate your company’s violence and bullying risk.
 
Are you amongst those companies that are just paying lip service to their gender initiatives, and are not taking the time or making the effort to understand what women want and need to feel supported in their organization? Many companies proudly proclaim they have the best maternity leave policy, the highest number of women working for them, or the largest percentage of women in leadership. However, there is a problem not being discussed: women are still, by and large, underrepresented and promoted less often than men. But why? Read Bonnie Marcus’ article to know Why Your Gender Initiatives Aren’t Working.
 
Did you know that cybercrime damages will cost the world $6 trillion annually in just two years’ time? In the modern digital-first business environment, it is more necessary now than ever for companies to invest in protecting their data and cyber assets. How can companies best defend their communications and communications tools against the latest cyber threats? Read Mariana Peycheva’s article, Robust Cybersecurity Plans Are Critical for Digital-First Businesses, to know for yourself.
 
The “Varsity Blues” college admission scandal should alert all employers to be prepared and plan ahead for unexpected illicit behavior of their employees. Read Employer Investigations Can Help Avoid The “Varsity Blues” by Dan M. Forman, to learn about key tips to take action to minimize or reverse damages.
 
This is not all! This month’s issue of HR Legal & Compliance Excellence is packed with top trending topics in the legal and compliance arena, and infused with information on new policies and laws to arm you and your employees to stay compliant and safe.