07-01-2016
Is workplace compliance training an exercise in futility designed as a “CYA” for companies in today’s litigious society? Recent articles, and even the EEOC, have questioned whether some types of compliance training actually prevent ethical violations, sexual harassment and discrimination, and some take the position that online training courses are a waste of time due to their impersonal nature and simplistic approach. However, done right, compliance training is so much more than a “check the box” solution to minimize a company’s legal exposure. Instead, it is a key component in building an inclusive and respectful company culture where employees are educated on specifically what behaviors are expected, and empowered to speak up when they don’t feel comfortable.