Hayley Saunders

Click here to watch the video. We discuss some of the key compliance challenges companies are facing today and introduce the stages you need to consider in your approach, setting the scene for our series of podcasts. We discuss some of the key compliance challenges companies are facing today and introduce the stages you need to consider in your approach, setting the scene for our series of podcasts.

The UK has recently introduced a significant change in how businesses are required to address sexual harassment, with new legal duties now in effect as of October 2024. These regulations push employers to take proactive measures to prevent harassment in the workplace. While there’s a clear financial incentive to comply – compensation awards currently average £37,607, with an additional 25% penalty possible for breaches – the focus shouldn’t just be on avoiding fines.