1、2025 Top Trends in Risk&ComplianceWhistleblowing,Risk and Worker ProtectionsNavigator Series2 2025 Top Trends in Risk&Compliance:Whistleblowing,Risk and Worker ProtectionsContents Workplace ViolenceCompliance,Prevention and ResponseBY GREG KEATING,SHARON PETERS AND ED MILLS 3Rising Temperatures in t

2、he WorkplaceHow to Address the Increase in Workplace Civility ConcernsBY SARAH JO LOVEDAY 14Risk AssessmentThe Most Important and Least Understood Component of an Effective GRC ProgramBY CARRIE PENMAN 18The Expanding Landscape of WhistleblowingBY JANE NORBERG 7The Increasing Importance and Visibilit

3、y of Internal InvestigationsBY BILL CAMERON 103 2025 Top Trends in Risk&Compliance:Whistleblowing,Risk and Worker ProtectionsProtecting a workforce from workplace violence presents complicated challenges for employers.Workplace violence incidents can emanate from myriad sources:a stranger,a customer

4、,patient,or a co-worker,and can range from an active shooter to verbal threats from a disgruntled customer.While not every incident can be prevented,there are steps employers can take that can mitigate the consequences,which can be significant.The effects of unaddressed workplace violence can includ

5、e negative public perception,poor employee retention,citations from federal or state agencies,and potential liability.While headlines highlight the concern in certain industries,such as the healthcare and retail industries,all employers should take note.Violence at a work site cannot always be preve

6、nted,but the risks can be lessened through a key formula:Compliance,Prevention and Response.Although the main focus of this article is the position in the U.S.,we also take a brief look at similar new rules in the UK on protecting staff from sexual harassment at work.Compliance with U.S.federal and