Greenwashing Risks Could Hit HR Hard

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HR Trends: CHROs Gain Strategic Influence in Canada

Chief Human Resources Officers in Canada are playing an increasingly influential role in organisational strategy, according to recent survey data. A large majority of CHROs report their influence on key business drivers such as profitability, productivity, talent acquisition and retention is at an all-time high. Many work closely with their company’s executive leadership and shape decisions ranging from flexible work policies to employee wellbeing initiatives. Flexible work arrangements are seen as crucial for retaining top talent and improving productivity. This trend represents HR becoming a senior strategic advisor across multiple performance areas. Read more.

HR Insights: Greenwashing Risks Could Hit HR Hard

There’s growing concern in Australia that “greenwashing” — making sustainability claims without substantive action — may become a major HR risk as climate expectations tighten. A recent analysis warns companies may be encouraged by current policy settings to make misleading climate claims because it’s easier and cheaper than genuine emissions cuts. For HR leaders, this trend raises people, culture and reputation challenges. Employees and candidates increasingly judge employers’ credibility based on environmental performance, and unclear or deceptive climate claims could damage trust. This puts pressure on HR to ensure sustainability messaging aligns with real, measurable organisational action. Read more.

HR Tips and Tricks

Tip: Introduce a “Talent Agility Scorecard” that tracks how quickly teams adapt to change over time. Measure things like time to reskill, project redeployment speed, and responsiveness to shifting priorities. This helps HR quantify agility as a workforce strength, not just task completion.

Trick: Use “Career Path Ceremonies” — short, structured touchpoints where employees and managers co-create future role paths. These sessions focus on interests and skills and leave both parties with a concrete action plan. Doing this annually builds clarity, reduces turnover risk, and connects aspirations directly with organizational needs.

HR Case Files: Chip-Enabled EBT Cards Roll Out in Alabama

The state of Alabama has distributed new Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards with embedded chip technology to recipients statewide. This upgrade aims to improve security and reduce fraud, aligning the benefits system with modern payment security standards. While this story is not an HR case in the traditional workplace sense, it highlights how technology changes affecting people’s daily lives can emulate workplace shifts toward secure, digitised systems. Read more.

Key Takeaways:

• Chip-enabled cards reduce risk of unauthorized benefit use.

• Upgrading public systems shows broader shift toward secure digital credentials.

• Technology changes can impact employee benefit perceptions and expectations.

HR Toolkit

Resources

A new platform from Validato offers HR teams tools to help identify risks before they arise in hiring and employee management. The ISO-certified platform supports structured background checks and comprehensive human risk assessments, helping organisations meet regulatory requirements and avoid reputational damage. Built with strong data protection and digital security, the solution integrates into existing HR workflows to support compliance in regulated industries. This can help HR, legal and security teams make more informed decisions across recruitment and workforce management. Know more.

Events

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