When employers invest in the tools, training, and technology necessary to ensure compliance with labor laws, they lay the foundation for a more stable organization.

"The chief financial officer and the general counsel share a common goal of protecting the company from legal and regulatory issues."

Following their release of higher-than-expected quarterly revenue numbers, several big banks are tapping the U.S. investment-grade market this week.

"With the increase in yields, U.S. corporate bonds [are] more attractive versus European corporate bonds for all tenor points and all currencies, for the first time this cycle."