HR Compliance

Racial and gender diversity in the asset management industry lags notoriously behind broader workforce statistics, especially when it comes to individuals in investment positions. Illumen Capital’s Katie Twomey breaks down the issue and offers concrete recommendations for financial services organizations....

A review by LRN, an ethics and compliance training provider, indicates that many of the top public companies around the world appear to fall short when it comes to providing something as foundational as an effective code of conduct. LRN’s...

From recruitment to retention, technology has long been crucial to effective workforce management. And while companies may be flocking to tools powered by AI and machine learning, a New York City law set to go into effect in 2023 calls...

The potential to discriminate is not confined to the walls of any business – it can extend to hiring practices as well. If neglected by ethics and compliance teams, companies might find themselves in a position similar to the NFL,...

ESG alignment won't just impact a company's brand and investor interest. Data increasingly suggests that emerging professional talent gravitates towards businesses that are run ethically and sustainably. In other words, an employer's commitment to ESG issues can make or break...

Can an employee get fired for what they post on social media? It depends. While employers have broad leeway to terminate their employees, certain forms of speech – including speech posted on social media – are protected. Attorney Jennifer Spencer...

State and federal labor legislation remains pending. Employees are demanding more flexibility. Workforces remain decentralized. The future is hazy, but HR compliance in 2022 doesn't need to take you completely by surprise. After closing the book on 2021, a year...

Does that older (or younger) colleague on your team know something you don’t? Maybe it’s past time to set aside generational stereotypes and take advantage of the expertise or wisdom they can share. This article discusses how each generation in...

Ageism is considered by many to be the most significant form of bias in the tech industry. If businesses are serious about increasing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), an anti-ageist hiring policy may be missing a piece of the puzzle....

When it comes to COVID-19 and HIPAA, many misunderstand the law’s scope and purview, especially in a professional setting. Privacy attorney K Royal dispels common misconceptions within.

HR should play an active role as your organization seeks to instill a strong culture of ethics and compliance. Here, HRCI CEO Amy Dufrane discusses what the HR team can do to cultivate employees’ sense of ownership and pride over...

The WOTC program incentivizes employers to hire veterans and other individuals who have traditionally faced obstacles to employment. When tapped correctly, it can drive down unemployment and nurture DEI. As of June, U.S. unemployment sits at roughly 9.5 million according...