Make Kindness and Compassion Part of Your Compliance Program
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n 2025, several workplace compliance topics rose to the top, earning the most clicks, shares, and conversations among HR and compliance professionals. Here are our six most-read blog posts of the year, plus a quick look at why each one resonated during a year shaped by rapid change.
The State of Workplace Harassment: Why Gen Z Deserves Special Attention
In a year when political, religious, and social divides felt sharper than ever, Traliant’s 2025 State of Workplace Harassment research found that Gen Z witnessed the highest rates of harassment and reported far less misconduct than other generations. The takeaway is that a one-size-fits-all anti-harassment approach can miss what younger employees are experiencing.
Don’t Let Your Managers Guess at Employment Laws
Fast-moving federal changes and a growing patchwork of state requirements put managers on shaky ground when trying to comply with rules on interviews, pay decisions, schedule changes, discipline, leave requests and accommodations. Without a clear understanding, they filled in the gaps with assumptions, outdated habits or “what we’ve always done,” resulting in costly penalties and fines for companies.
Manager Missteps: Are Your Greatest New Legal Risks?
Executive orders, shifting definitions and evolving federal requirements had many employers revisiting policies, practices and training. Meanwhile, managers struggled to figure out on their own what these changes meant and what to say or not say to avoid discrimination claims. This post explores how managers missteps became the new center of legal exposure for companies.
Are your retail and hospitality teams ready for the next angry customer?
Continued workplace violence forced companies to confront a difficult reality: the next incident may be only one frustrated customer away. What used to be dismissed as “tense interactions” or “difficult guests” were now viewed in a new light ─ situations that can escalate quickly to impact safety and business continuity. The post examines what frontline teams are up against and what employers can do to reduce risk before conflict spikes.
Code of Conduct is only as strong as leadership’s example
2025 delivered several high-profile leadership missteps, with executives appearing to violate the same workplace standards their organizations expect everyone else to follow. Social media helped those stories travel fast, but “rules for thee, not for me” became more than a PR issue; it undermined and eroded employee trust.
The AI balancing act: Moving fast without breaking trust
AI made constant headlines in 2025, as its economic impact, workforce disruption, productivity gains and corporate earnings dominated the conversation. The rapid pace of adoption was shaped by competitive pressure. But moving fast, without guardrails, has its risks. This post examines why AI integration needs safeguards, including clear usage guidelines, data protections, role-based access, vendor oversight, documentation and training so employees understand what is allowed and what is not.
These topics reflect pressure points HR and compliance teams are navigating every day. If you missed any of these posts the first time around, now is a great time to catch up and share them with your team. A few minutes of reading can spark important conversations that prevent these issues from becoming costly in the new year.
