Editor’s Note
Posted on 05-01-2018, Read Time: Min
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Mark Twain once said, “The difference between the almost right word and the right word is really a large matter – ‘tis the difference between the lightning- bug and the lightning.”
The difference between the almost right word and the right word in business can mean hefty penalties, claims, and lawsuits. Hence, it’s essential to keep the employee manual updated so that your employees are well aware of your policies and procedures.
This month’s cover article, 4 Areas Your Employee Handbook Needs Facelift by Jason Carney, talks about the importance of updating your employee manual with current policies and procedures. The article discusses the key areas that need to be addressed within the employee handbook to draw a clear line to what your business policy is on the matter.
Data protection and information security have always been important for businesses. However, May 2018 will mark the start of a new onus on human resource departments to implement data protection measures if their employees are conducting business with individuals in the European Union (EU).
Ann Nickolas, in her article, Fraud Prevention AndTheGeneral Data Protection Regulation, highlights key provisions and suggested solutions to help HR teams comply with GDPR legislation from an information security perspective.
Communicating about GDPR to your existing employees before May 25, 2018 is essential. This will allow you to be able to make any necessary changes to data in light of any objections or amendments before the regulation is in place, demonstrating your commitment to best practices. Read Sat Sindhar’s article to know the 10 Things To Tell Your Employees About GDPR.
Over the last year, sexual harassment cases have been brought to the forefront of employers’ minds as many well-known individuals have been accused of sexual misconduct in the workplace and the #metoo movement has exploded.
Catch up with Jessica Webb-Ayer’s article, Tackling The Issue Of Sexual Harassment In Workplace, to know the key insights from XpertHR’s workplace sexual harassment survey.
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 polices and laws to arm you and your employees to stay compliant and safe.
Happy reading and do not forget to mail us your feedback!
The difference between the almost right word and the right word in business can mean hefty penalties, claims, and lawsuits. Hence, it’s essential to keep the employee manual updated so that your employees are well aware of your policies and procedures.
This month’s cover article, 4 Areas Your Employee Handbook Needs Facelift by Jason Carney, talks about the importance of updating your employee manual with current policies and procedures. The article discusses the key areas that need to be addressed within the employee handbook to draw a clear line to what your business policy is on the matter.
Data protection and information security have always been important for businesses. However, May 2018 will mark the start of a new onus on human resource departments to implement data protection measures if their employees are conducting business with individuals in the European Union (EU).
Ann Nickolas, in her article, Fraud Prevention AndTheGeneral Data Protection Regulation, highlights key provisions and suggested solutions to help HR teams comply with GDPR legislation from an information security perspective.
Communicating about GDPR to your existing employees before May 25, 2018 is essential. This will allow you to be able to make any necessary changes to data in light of any objections or amendments before the regulation is in place, demonstrating your commitment to best practices. Read Sat Sindhar’s article to know the 10 Things To Tell Your Employees About GDPR.
Over the last year, sexual harassment cases have been brought to the forefront of employers’ minds as many well-known individuals have been accused of sexual misconduct in the workplace and the #metoo movement has exploded.
Catch up with Jessica Webb-Ayer’s article, Tackling The Issue Of Sexual Harassment In Workplace, to know the key insights from XpertHR’s workplace sexual harassment survey.
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 polices and laws to arm you and your employees to stay compliant and safe.
Happy reading and do not forget to mail us your feedback!
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