HR Compliance isn’t a Fire Drill, it’s Fire Prevention
After my last post, I heard from a lot of HR and business leaders who identified with the challenges of remaining compliant with employment law and compliance practices. And here’s the thing: compliance isn’t just about avoiding fines or lawsuits. It’s about building a company that operates responsibly.
Too often, organizations treat compliance like a fire drill by reacting when something goes wrong. And then a big, dramatic, scramble unfolds. But it’s so much easier to treat compliance like a fire prevention plan by actively addressing risks before they become costly problems.
Ask yourself:
• When was the last time anyone in your organization audited (and corrected!) your employee classifications? Employee files? Policies?
• Do you have clear pay transparency policies in place according to state mandates? Are triggers built-in to your HR processes ensuring nothing is missed?
• Are your hiring and termination processes legally sound and consistently applied? How do you know?
The companies that get compliance right don’t just avoid problems, they save tens of thousands of dollars in potential fines and fees. And … these leaders likely sleep better at night knowing they won’t wake up to an entirely avoidable regulatory nightmare.
If any of this is keeping you up at night, let’s talk. I help companies get ahead of compliance risks before they become expensive problems. DM me for a discussion.
