Even though many businesses may already have HR compliance programs already in place, new evidence suggests they may be lacking in effectiveness.
According to a survey performed by cloud-based data security firm DataMotion, 84 percent of employees polled believed their co-workers routinely violated compliance policies, perhaps as a result of few fully understanding what those policies were.
The survey also found that employees felt as though their companies often took risks that may violate their own compliance protocols.
Bob Janacek, chief technology officer at DataMotion, indicated that the unintended consequences of not being compliant can be considerable.
"Some companies mistakenly believe suffering a data breach would be less expensive than the cost of being compliant," said Janacek. "What they fail to consider is the price they'll pay goes far beyond compliance fines."
He added that improper compliance can result in business owners paying other costs, such as legal fees should they be brought to court. Quality HR management software may serve as a solution, as it can "go a long way in eliminating security risks and ensuring compliance."
