Editor’s Note

One in four Americans is going to work remotely in 2021, according to Upwork’s Future Workforce Pulse Report. And, by 2025, 36.2 million Americans will be working remotely, an 87% increase from pre-pandemic levels!

HR Legal & Compliance Excellence May 2021

How To Mitigate Security Risks And Lower Chances Of Becoming A Cyberhacking Victim

The pandemic of 2020 brought about many harsh realities to organizations that weren’t prepared for the intake and onboarding of remote users and workers.

How To Build Bridges To Employee Cybersecurity Awareness

A wise man once said – “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin’s famous quote has since been proven by science; educators now call it “experiential learning."

The Risk Of Identity Theft In Today’s Digital World

Covid-19 didn’t cause us to suddenly become a digital society or put us at risk for identity theft overnight. We were already a digital society filled with criminals who take down a new identity theft victim every few seconds.

Fraud Prevention: A Key To Employee Financial Wellness

A growing trend in today's HR environment, workplace-sponsored financial wellness programs provide vital financial education and assistance to employees globally.

5 Things To Know When Managing Ongoing Eligibility To Work For Non-U.S. Citizens

When hiring under H-1B, or other non-US citizens, a correct and complete Form I-9 is still required to confirm that employee’s eligibility to work in the U.S. However, the employee’s employment authorization documentation may likely have expiration dates that need to be managed.

Tax And Compliance Implications In The Rise Of A Mass Rush Of Remote Work Requests

It’s no secret that remote work is exploding. What’s not talked about as often are the massive workloads and tax risks this shift to remote work is piling onto HR professionals.

Paid Sick Leave In The Covid-19 Era

While there is no permanent federal paid sick leave mandate for private employers (unless a federal contractor), several states and localities have taken matters into their own hands by adopting their own paid sick leave laws, with varying requirements.