Off-label promotions and kickback claims can lead to civil and criminal investigations and lawsuits for life sciences companies. With the U.S. Department of Justice's ongoing interest in combating fraud, employers should prioritize minimizing exposure to qui tam allegations and whistle-blower retaliation claims.

The life sciences industry is certainly not immune to changes in the economic climate. While never an easy decision for employers, some life sciences companies have had to lay off or reduce their workforces to help refine their strategies and streamline their operating structure.

Organizational leaders focused on creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace don't have to have all the answers. DEI at its most effective simply means that employers are willing to be part of the growth process to collaborate in creating better systems and, ultimately, become better allies while allowing employees to feel aligned and supported.

Despite acknowledging the necessity of integrating ESG policies, organizations face difficulty determining how their programs are governed. As a result, leaders may encounter challenges when implementing ESG strategies and monitoring and reporting information responsibly.

It's Pride Month, and with key pieces of legislation impacting sexual orientation and gender identity issues pending in Florida, Tennessee, Texas, and before the United States Supreme Court, employers need to understand the employment implications of these bills.

The intersection of human trafficking and smuggling and ESG presents significant legal risks to organizations. Companies are responsible for ensuring their workforces are legally authorized to work and must also ensure there are no coerced, trafficked, or underage employees or contractors at their worksites.

Employers are leveraging ESG to address various employees' and shareholders' concerns, including appropriate workplace safety controls that respond to employee input while maintaining compliance with state and federal standards.

Corporate governance reporting is a framework that gives stakeholders insight into a company's ESG practices, allowing them to better understand the demographic makeup of its corporate board and overall workforce.

As more corporate shareholders demand that companies assess their progress in environmental, social, and governance areas, businesses are considering the proactive step of performing a racial equity audit. These audits help to create accountability for values-based outcomes.

Stakeholders are demanding that public companies demonstrate how they plan to incorporate ESG priorities into all facets of their businesses. But what is ESG?