July 27, 2026 | Sarah Way

In a new article, Elissa Rossi, VP of Compliance Services at Traliant, argues harassment prevention has become a core business risk issue, not just an HR concern. She points to data showing many employees still witness harassment, even as most organizations say prevention is a top priority — a gap that shows organizations believe they’re prioritizing prevention but employees don’t feel it’s working.

“Organizations are increasingly recognizing that ambiguity creates risk,” says Rossi. ”: Employees must understand not only what is prohibited but also what is expected.”

Rossi outlines what strong compliance programs do now: set clear everyday standards, build trusted reporting channels, hold leaders visibly accountable, and use real-world training instead of just policy checklists.

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