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The workplace is changing and prevention strategies need to evolve with it. SHIFT Insights & Trends delivers timely perspectives and practical guidance to help HR, compliance, and L&D leaders navigate change with confidence.

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APR 15, 2026

Global Harassment Training Requirements: What Multinational Employers Need to Know in 2026

Global harassment training requirements are rapidly changing, and multinational employers face pressure to prove prevention efforts are effective and defensible. This article breaks down legal trends, global training expectations, and what HR leaders should prioritize to reduce risk across jurisdictions.

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APR 8, 2026

Psychological Safety Is a Leadership Imperative And Critical Risk Strategy

Psychological safety is no longer a soft skill discussion. In this webinar recap, SHIFT’s expert panel explores how leadership behaviors shape trust, performance, and risk — and why organizations that strengthen psychological safety are better positioned to lead through uncertainty.

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MAR 23, 2026

SHIFT HR Compliance Brief: Workplace Legislation & Training Updates – March 2026

Workplace compliance expectations are shifting quickly as courts, regulators, and lawmakers increasingly evaluate how organizations apply policies in practice. This March 2026 HR Compliance Brief highlights legal risks tied to DEI scrutiny, gender identity laws, and global harassment prevention expectations.

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MAR 11, 2026

The Hidden Legal Risk of Layoffs

Layoffs affect more than organizational charts. They impact people, trust, and workplace culture. Learn how leaders and HR teams can communicate layoffs with transparency, empathy, and compliance while supporting employees during uncertain times.

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MAR 3, 2026

Katherin Nukk-Freeman Has Been Named A Top Women Founder in HR for 2026 by HR.com

Katherin Nukk-Freeman, Co-Founder and President of SHIFT, was honored by HR.com for her building SHIFT into a nationally respected, attorney-founded HR compliance training company focused on risk mitigation and culture transformation.

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SHIFT HR Compliance Training Feedback Training

MAR 3, 2026

How to Build a Feedback Culture 

Building a strong feedback culture requires more than annual reviews. This article explores how feedback training strengthens communication, trust, retention, and performance — and how organizations can turn everyday conversations into opportunities for growth, accountability, and connection.

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MAR 2, 2026

Workplace Harassment Training Requirements by State: A Roadmap for Employers

Navigating workplace harassment training requirements across multiple states is increasingly complex. This guide breaks down evolving mandates, training expectations, and compliance risks — helping employers build consistent, legally defensible programs that strengthen both workplace culture and prevention efforts.

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MAR 2, 2026

SHIFT HR Compliance Training Launches Giving and Receiving Feedback Microlearning Course

SHIFT's new 10-minute microlearning course helps employees build confidence and turn feedback into growth. Part of the SHIFT in Minutes microlearning series.

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FEB 25, 2026

The New Harassment Landscape in 2026: What HR Needs to Watch Now

Workplace risk is evolving faster than most prevention strategies can keep up. Explore how AI, psychological safety, hybrid work, and rising employee expectations are reshaping harassment prevention — and what HR leaders must do to reduce risk and strengthen trust.

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FEB 18, 2026

SHIFT HR Compliance Brief: Workplace Legislation & Training Updates – February 2026

Workplace compliance in early 2026 is getting louder, even as legal standards remain the same. This month’s SHIFT HR Compliance Brief breaks down EEOC guidance changes, AI-related risk, and growing DEI scrutiny and what they mean for employer decision-making.

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FEB 11, 2026

How AI Is Changing Workplace Risk Management for HR Leaders

AI is reshaping workplace risk faster than policies can keep pace. Learn how HR leaders can identify early warning signs, strengthen accountability, and use culture, leadership, and psychological safety to manage emerging AI-driven risks.

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JAN 28, 2026

SHIFT HR Compliance Brief: Workplace Legislation & Training Updates – January 2026

As workplace expectations continue to evolve, SHIFT’s HR Compliance Brief helps employers move beyond headlines to understand the practical implications of legislative, regulatory, and compliance-related developments.

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