News & Insights
There is always something exciting happening at Lockton. Here are just a few from our newsroom.
Carbon credits: 7 common misconceptions
Carbon credit trading has emerged as a crucial strategy available to businesses seeking responsibility for their carbon footprint. Investing in projects and schemes that reduce or avoid emissions enables organizations to play a vital role in decarbon …
Addressing risks associated with sexual misconduct liability
Organizations across the globe are facing an increased exposure to sexual misconduct liability (SML) claims due to growing awareness and reporting following the #MeToo Movement. Claims against your organization can result in substantial costs, severe …
Breaking Down the 2025 SSS Contribution Rate Adjustment
As of January 2025, the Social Security System (SSS) contribution rate increased to 15%, up from 14% in 2024. This marks the completion of the gradual adjustments outlined in Republic Act (RA) No. 11199, which introduced a 1% increase every two years …
Protecting HR from Mental Health Lawsuits
As mental health concerns continue to gain prominence in the workplace, employers need to be aware of how mental health challenges can affect both their employees and the organization as a whole. A growing body of evidence suggests that failure to ad …
The Philippines' Vaping Epidemic
The Philippines e-cigarette and vape market was valued at USD 113.6 million in 2023, with projections indicating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.7% from 2024 to 2030. This growth is largely driven by the perception that vaping is a safer a …
Bird flu: mitigating the risk of disease outbreak and spread
As the avian influenza virus (bird flu) continues spreading around the globe, poultry farmers need to stay alert and remain vigilant with mitigation measures. In addition to monitoring local and regional incidence rates and closely following risk mit …
