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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