The 15 biggest HR challenges in 2018

A myriad of issues today carry real risks for the workplace, and employers must remain aware of these challenges and know how to prepare for them. A constantly evolving workforce, threats of a cyber breach, preparing for workplace violence, and handling employee well-being and mental health issues are examples of serious issues that employers must take notice of. XpertHR, a resource for HR professionals to help comply with global, federal, state and municipal employment law, finds these 15 issues to be big trends to follow in the coming year.

A topic that has become prevalent in recent months, sexual harassment has plagued the entertainment, political and media industries. To start to address the issue of harassment, an employer must work to develop, implement and enforce a zero tolerance policy for harassment and make sure it is included in the employee handbook, according to Xpert.