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Are Synthetic Cannabinoids Invading Your Workplace?
Kush. K2. Spice. Fake weed. Synthetic cannabinoids go by many names, but whatever you call them, they’re becoming a big headache for employers.
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Why More Businesses are Instituting Random Drug Testing
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:
4 Simple Tips to Reduce Absenteeism All Summer Long
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.
How Far Back to Go with Your Employee Criminal History Checks
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.
Your Discount Employment Screening Company is Costing You Big
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:
Weekend Roundup: United Airlines’ Bonus Lottery Fail and Workplace Drug Policies
In this week’s news, there’s a bonus program that’s up in the air, HR professionals are facing the opioid epidemic…
4 Ways to Boost Employee Engagement and Teamwork
Every business wants employees who are enthusiastic about their work, take ownership of it, and strive for better teamwork.
Recruiting 101: Crafting a Successful Job Posting
Creating an A+ job posting is one of the most important elements of successful recruiting. So why are they overlooked so often?
Understanding Social Media Background Screening
Social media seems to have taken over every aspect of our lives.
Conflict Resolution: When Three Meetings Are Better Than One
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.
Forced Arbitration for Sexual Harassment Claims May Be Coming to an End
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.
4 Recruiting Trends That Are Here to Stay
2017 was a year of big changes for recruiting.
Are You Doing Your New-hire Reports Right? Find Out!
Hiring new people can easily add a lot of excess work to your already full plate.