Work Shield is a third party that manages the full lifecycle of workplace misconduct from the moment an incident is reported all the way through to investigation and resolution. Unlike internal processes that put the burden on HR or legal teams, Work Shield takes the investigation off your plate and handles it through a neutral, structured process employees can trust.
For your organization, that means less legal exposure, faster outcomes, and a real solution to one of the most sensitive and high-risk areas of people management. It signals to employees that their concerns will be taken seriously and handled impartially. Over time, this builds trust, improves the workplace environment, and protects your brand from avoidable risk.
It’s not just about checking a compliance box. It’s about doing the hard part right and making your organization safer, stronger, and more resilient in the process.
Anonymous hotlines and traditional reporting tools often fall short because internal investigations leave employees wary of retaliation, leading to underreporting. In fact, our data shows that over 80% of employees submitting reports through Work Shield voluntarily self identify, indicating high trust and psychological safety. Work Shield offers a secure, impartial platform, combined with investigations led by Work Shield Certified Legal Professionals. Employees feel safe to come forward knowing concerns are handled objectively and fairly. This encourages timely, open reporting, reduces misconduct, lowers organizational risk, and strengthens employee trust and retention.
Absolutely. Work Shield directly strengthens your employee relations strategy by addressing misconduct promptly and fairly, fostering an environment of trust and accountability. Employees see your organization taking meaningful action to build equity, inclusion, and respect, increasing engagement, retention, and morale. By removing fear of retaliation and ensuring consistent, unbiased investigations, Work Shield eliminates the underlying toxicity that often hinders employee-focused initiatives. This empowers your HR and compliance teams to spend more time proactively supporting employees and less time managing complex issues—leading to healthier relationships, a more engaged workforce, and long-term organizational success.
Yes. Workplace misconduct is costly, extending beyond legal and settlement fees. Defending and settling a harassment or discrimination claim costs organizations an average of $160,000. Hidden costs add up quickly, including lost productivity, increased absenteeism, higher turnover, and reputational harm. One study shows organizations lose roughly $22,500 per employee due to sexual harassment impacts, and organizations with high incident rates underperform financially by nearly 20%.
Work Shield proactively manages misconduct through impartial reporting, investigation, and timely resolution, significantly reducing incident-related expenses. Our clients consistently experience reduced incident rates, lower turnover, and improved productivity. Explore our case studies to see firsthand how organizations like yours have successfully reduced risk and saved resources by partnering with Work Shield.
Onboarding with Work Shield is simple and efficient. Our dedicated Client Success team handles everything, eliminating the need for complicated IT involvement or data integrations from your team. We provide all resources, documentation, and support needed to introduce Work Shield smoothly and effectively, typically launching within five business days or less. With minimal disruption, your employees gain immediate access to our secure misconduct reporting platform, allowing your organization to quickly improve workplace safety, compliance, and trust.
Work Shield’s experienced, certified legal professionals manage investigations from start to finish. Our impartial, consistent approach resolves incidents up to 80% faster than the national average, significantly reducing organizational risk and employee anxiety. Throughout each investigation, your organization receives regular, automatic updates, keeping you fully informed. At the conclusion of every investigation, our team provides clear resolution recommendations to your internal team. All investigation data is documented securely and accessible anytime through the centralized Work Shield Portal, simplifying compliance and protecting your people.
Yes. Work Shield’s straightforward, monthly per employee per month (PEPM) fee includes complete access to our secure reporting platform, full incident investigations by certified legal professionals, ongoing communication, and consistent resolution recommendations. There are no hidden costs or fees per investigation, making Work Shield a highly efficient, cost-effective solution for managing serious workplace harassment, discrimination, and misconduct.
By partnering with Work Shield, you send a message that you are serious about the well-being and equity of the people around you. After implementing Work Shield, your organization will notice benefits such as engendering trust, reducing toxicity and fostering confidence between your organization and employees.
