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Weekend Roundup: Hiring with Criminal Record, Drug Testing, Future of HR

Weekend Roundup: Hiring with Criminal Record, Drug Testing, Future of HR


In today’s Weekend Roundup, a new rule issued by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation could potentially allow financial businesses to hire job candidates with a criminal record.

Weekend Roundup: Employer Protection, Hiring Remotely, Expectations for Job Candidates

Weekend Roundup: Employer Protection, Hiring Remotely, Expectations for Job Candidates


In this week’s Weekend Round, a new Senate bill, Liability Shield (1), would protect employers from some coronavirus-related liabilities. The Society for Human Resource Management gives some insight into innovative ways to hire remotely.

Weekend Roundup: FMLA, Hiring During Remote Work, Poor Communication

Weekend Roundup: FMLA, Hiring During Remote Work, Poor Communication


In this week’s Weekend Roundup, we take a look at employers placing employees on leave when they can’t wear a mask in the office and if this leave is covered by the Family Medical Leave Act. The coronavirus has changed the way HR and employers hire while working remotely.

Weekend Roundup: Digital Hiring, Management, Diversified Hiring

Weekend Roundup: Digital Hiring, Management, Diversified Hiring


In this week’s Weekend Roundup, employers look to digital tools to help with finding the right job candidate while campus recruiting. Let’s take a look at five tips for managing an underperformer who is working remotely.

Weekend Roundup: Candidate’s History, Keep Boredom at Bay, CalSavers Registration

Weekend Roundup: Candidate’s History, Keep Boredom at Bay, CalSavers Registration


In this week’s Weekend Roundup, we take a look at how one-way companies can very simply reduce pay disparities. There are four simple ways to break up the repetitiveness of your workweek and help you keep boredom at bay.

Weekend Roundup: Hiring Industries, SHRM and Masks, Monitoring Employee Communication

Weekend Roundup: Hiring Industries, SHRM and Masks, Monitoring Employee Communication


This is this week’s Weekend Roundup, we take a look at five industries that are hiring. The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) explores if companies can require employees to wear masks at work.

Weekend Roundup: HR’s Company Culture, Resilience, Reopening

Weekend Roundup: HR’s Company Culture, Resilience, Reopening


In this week’s Weekend Roundup, we take a look at what employee perks look like while working-from-home. In other headlines, generating more sales may come from building internal team morale and will position your team to move toward business recovery.

Weekend Roundup: Inclusive Leaders, Taxes, Background Checks

Weekend Roundup: Inclusive Leaders, Taxes, Background Checks


In this week’s Weekend Roundup, we learn some tips on how to be a more inclusive leader. Take a look at some clarification for taxes on excess pay at tax-exempt organizations and discover if getting arrested at a protest will show on a background check. Click the headlines below to learn more.

Weekend Roundup: LGBTQ Rights Ruling, Remote Reviews, Hiring

Weekend Roundup: LGBTQ Rights Ruling, Remote Reviews, Hiring


In this week’s Weekend Roundup, we take a look at the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that protects workers from job discrimination based on their sexual orientation or expression. In other news, a few tips for conducting performance reviews—remotely.

Remember, reflect, and recognize June 19

Remember, reflect, and recognize June 19


KRESS observes Juneteenth, June 19 as a holiday in honor of African American history and culture. This day represents freedom, achievement, respect for all cultures, and pride.

Map Out Reopening Your Business

Map Out Reopening Your Business


As states begin allowing businesses to reopen, employers are having to map out the best tactics to reopen their office in a safe and timely manner. Here’s some tips to guide employers and HR professionals. • Phasing:

Weekend Roundup: HR professionals, Pre-Employment Drug Testing, Employer Liability Shield

Weekend Roundup: HR professionals, Pre-Employment Drug Testing, Employer Liability Shield


In this week’s Weekend Roundup, we take a look at how the coronavirus is changing the way HR professionals work. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has extended the pre-employment drug-testing waiver.

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