“Olga, we put a typically stellar employee in a newly created position, and he is now missing deadlines, not communicating well, and snaps at co-workers,” my friend told me over coffee. “We’ve talked, and he says he’s working on it. But I don’t know how to help him.”
Employee risk is a sensitive and potentially explosive issue for any company. Recent changes such as remote and hybrid work environments, the demand for in-office attendance, and increased automation are all making their marks on the employee risk profile of organizations.
The CLO Is A Trusted Advisor
Many companies rely on in-house lawyers to advise HR managers on handling toxic employees and other sensitive issues. The legal department is the first place companies go when they need employee handbooks, severance and employment agreements, or to respond to workplace investigations.
But empowering your chief legal officer to advise the board of directors and executive management can add significant value. CLOs are uniquely positioned to objectively analyze the legal implications of employee-related decisions and give practical advice on risk management without getting caught up in company politics that can often impede effective decision-making.
CLOs can help decision-makers navigate the growing complexities of risk and compliance in the changing world of work by:
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