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There is always something exciting happening at Lockton. Here are just a few from our newsroom.
Mental health and emotional well-being are top of mind for most employers today, with the toll of the pandemic and other issues having a heavy impact on many employees. And as challenging as loneliness and stress have been for people during the last year, the transition back into the workplace will …
The shift in how organizations think about cyber risk in recent years has been tremendous. In the past, cybersecurity was handled through a company’s IT team and risk was handled through finance or insurance teams. The two areas were kept separate and cyber controls often only raised eyebrows when t …
The year 2020 presented unique challenges within the construction and design industry. Overall spending last year was down compared to its 2019 results, which were attributable to the temporary stoppage of ongoing projects and the delay in finalizing future project starts. As project backlogs for 20 …
Historically, the focus on shareholder return has been the primary objective of company directors. However, the emergence of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) risks is forcing directors to give equal consideration to the impact a corporation has on society and the environment. …
On April 14, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a three-part package providing long-needed fiduciary guidance on plan cybersecurity. The package includes suggestions for hiring a service provider, cybersecurity program best practices and online security tips. Plan sponsors should consider …
On Nov. 3, 2020, California voters approved the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”), which is another step forward in California’s expansion of data protection. The CPRA expands privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”), which went into effect on Jan. 1, 2020. With the CPR …
