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Kush. K2. Spice. Fake weed. Synthetic cannabinoids go by many names, but whatever you call them, they’re becoming a big headache for employers.

Many employers are understandably hesitant to institute random employee drug screenings even though most have the right to do so. The reasons behind the hesitation are simple: Random drug screening costs money, and it’s a hassle that both employees and most employers would prefer to get by without.

As the weather turns warm and pleasant and thoughts begin to shift toward summer vacation ideas, the rate of employee absenteeism inevitably creeps up this time of year.

It might seem obvious, but it’s worth stating: Criminal background checks are the best way to keep criminals out of your business or organization.

It’s common for local businesses to outsource large, cheap background check companies in order to save a little money. It sounds like a good deal: The same job-candidate background screening services for a lower price.

In this week’s news, there’s a bonus program that’s up in the air, HR professionals are facing the opioid epidemic, and there’s a new leader of the federal government’s central human resources office.

Every business wants employees who are enthusiastic about their work, take ownership of it, and strive for better teamwork. Accomplishing this takes more than just wishing for it, however. Managers and the company culture can encourage these traits by treating employees like owners—not renters.

Creating an A+ job posting is one of the most important elements of successful recruiting. So why are they overlooked so often?

Social media seems to have taken over every aspect of our lives. Our companies have Facebook pages, we scroll endlessly through Instagram, and now Facebook Live and Instagram Stories want us to record our days.

When two of your staff members are at war, you might be tempted to call them into your office and help them work it out, as I attempted to do recently. That tactic works sometimes, but if they are really at war and hurt feelings are involved, you might want to try the three-meeting approach.

In the midst of the #MeToo movement, an important issue for HR managers came under the spotlight: forced arbitration for sexual harassment cases in employment agreements. The practice, which often silences victims, can be difficult for employees and victims to navigate.

2017 was a year of big changes for recruiting. The past year has presented a tighter labor market, and advances in recruiting techniques and technology have helped many companies find the best candidates.