Active shooter incidents have become increasingly common in the last several years. In 2021, the FBI classified 61 shootings as active shooter incidents. …
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Employee Recognition and Rewards Should Not be Treated Equally
(Note: this article is provided by fellow Akros Network member SACS Consulting & Investigative Services, Inc.) There is no doubt that recognition and …
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How to Reduce OSHA Recordable and Reportable Events
Workplace injuries and illnesses are detrimental to both employees and employers. Without proper training and safety protocols, occupational hazards can be …
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How to Have Difficult Conversations with Employees
Discussing negative aspects of employee performance or workplace behavior is often a difficult and uncomfortable task. While there are cases in which employees …
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6 Steps to Cyber Safety: What You Need to Know Now
(Note: this article is provided by fellow Akros Network member Fortress Security Risk Management) Cyberthreats are increasing every day and businesses of all …
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Preparing for the ESG Awakening; A Half-Day Retreat for Proactive Professionals
Red Flag Reporting, in conjunction with our fellow members of the Akros Network and our sponsors below, are pleased to bring you: Preparing for the …
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Navigating the Pros and Cons of Pay Transparency
Pay transparency is a growing trend stemming from an increased demand for fair compensation for all. Advocates for pay transparency see it as a means to lower …
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Promoting Ethical Behavior in the Workplace
It is not difficult to understand that ethical behavior should be promoted in the workplace, but all to often, people turn a blind eye towards unethical …
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Addressing Workplace Romance
Workplace romantic relationships are on the rise. In a 2022 survey of 550 U.S. workers by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) 33% reported that …
Protecting Your Organization Against Synthetic Identity Fraud
Given that synthetic identity fraud is the fastest growing financial crime in the United States, we decided to share key information from the ACFE Insights …
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The SEC’s $100 Million Fine – That Could Have Been Avoided
Reports indicate that Ernst & Young will pay a $100 million fine to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as a result of their employees …
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Is the Importance of DEI Initiatives Being Undermined by Self-Censorship?
In this article we aim to examine the concept of self-censorship and its potential impact on workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. We …
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