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Misconduct claims hit share prices hard
- by Vault PlatformThere’s new data out showing the impact of sexual misconduct at work on a company’s share price. Companies with complaints of harassment or discrimination perform far worse than others in the same sector, according to University of Manitoba Assistant Professor of Finance Shiu-Yik Au.
Vault Platform4 steps to an effective speak up program
- by Neta MeidavEvery organization will have misconduct at some point in some form, it’s a statistical probability and has little bearing on how ‘good’ a culture is. So a good speak up program becomes about uncovering or surfacing misconduct and resolving it before it grows and enables a toxic culture.
Neta MeidavThe role of compliance in speak up culture
- by Vault PlatformOne of the many things 2020 will be noted for is an increased focus on the intersection between the functions of compliance, legal, and HR – more specifically regarding the direction of a company’s culture and whether the company and its employees act with integrity.
Vault PlatformDiversity is like a workplace safety program
- by Neta MeidavIf you had a series of accidents in your company that resulted in lawsuits and reputational damage, you would create a systemic program looking at work redesign, communications, training, metrics, rewards, and incident reporting. Diversity in business is no different and should be treated like a safety program.
Neta MeidavOptimizing internal reporting ahead of the EU Whistleblower Directive
- by Neta MeidavIn preparation for this legal requirement, employers are reviewing the adequacy and effectiveness of their internal reporting solutions. Some may also be acquiring their first-ever reporting mechanism. Given the diverse challenges of the moment and widespread unrest around inequality and ethical behavior in the workplace, employers should be considering advanced reporting solutions that protect their culture in addition to meeting regulatory requirements.
Neta MeidavThe equality agenda is being set back. What can HR do about it?
- by Neta MeidavAs the dual impact of COVID-19 and systemic discrimination continues to be felt by businesses worldwide, concerns are growing that the equity and equality agenda has been set back by years.
Neta MeidavWhat does an effective speak up strategy look like in advertising?
- by Neta MeidavLike many other companies, advertising giant M&C Saatchi had a whistleblowing hotline in place for employees to raise concerns about workplace misconduct. But the company’s head of HR found that it was not an effective method for getting employees to speak up, leaving the firm vulnerable to unreported risk.
Neta MeidavEncouraging internal reporting is encouraging ethical behavior in the workplace
- by Neta MeidavMany well-meaning financial institutions strive to maintain a positive reputation for ethics, fair dealings and tight controls. But many rely on an antiquated system for employees to report misconduct and fraud.
Neta MeidavHow advertising is dealing with new HR challenges in 2020
- by Neta MeidavEmily Hawkins, Group People Director at M&C Saatchi, gave an insight into how the advertising giant has responded to COVID-19 and the growing focus on equality.
Neta MeidavJune may almost be over but the need for equality isn’t
- by Neta MeidavAs a wake up call, the systemic racism exposed through the Black Lives Matter movement during a month traditionally used to call attention to discrimination against the LGBT+ community means hitting ‘snooze’ is not an option.
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