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What NYC Ban the Box policy means to Texas employers

What NYC Ban the Box policy means to Texas employers


Texas is not New York. And, if you’ve seen even one Pace commercial and nodded your head in agreement, you know what we’re saying. But, what about employment? How do the employment policies passed in New York City affect Texans?

Emotional Intelligence and culture: Weekend roundup

Emotional Intelligence and culture: Weekend roundup


Is emotional intelligence the new IQ? This year, emotional culture may be the next new trend in HR—right up there with wellness plans. Part of the discussion is how you give and handle criticism.

Guns in trucks, Whole Foods and restrictive scheduling in the law


The courts and legislatures have been busy, and several rulings and pending laws are applicable to employers. We’ll keep you updated as those cases most relevant to small to mid-sized businesses and HR come across the wire.

Productivity updates: The weekend roundup

Productivity updates: The weekend roundup


Productivity is all the rage right now, but should we take it with a grain of salt? Can one force productivity, or find the right app to create a life that is more productive? As we enter into the holiday season, it’s time to consider how to maintain your level of focus and productive.

Performance Reviews: The Weekend Round Up

Performance Reviews: The Weekend Round Up


Performance reviews: everyone dreads them, and most of us try to sandwich the annual review somewhere between the start of the school year and the holidays. So, if you have a spate of reviews coming up, you’re not alone.

E-Verify and Donald Trump

E-Verify and Donald Trump


What is the truth behind this pre-employment screen? Donald Trump has brought more public and media attention to the E-Verify service from the (DHS) Department of Homeland Security that it has seen since its inception in 1997. But, what exactly is the service and how does it work?

Mandatory sick leave and unhappy employees: The weekend roundup

Mandatory sick leave and unhappy employees: The weekend roundup


This week, President Obama added another executive order to influence employers—this one states that all federal contract employees will have mandatory paid sick leave. This is the latest in a series of executive orders to change the labor market.

August Handcuff Headlines

August Handcuff Headlines


Can you believe August is almost over? What’s ahead for 2015 … This week, we’re with Fallon. There has been so much going on in HR and employment this year.

Entrepreneurs power New Orleans restoration

Entrepreneurs power New Orleans restoration


This week is all about the SMB and entrepreneurs:

Don’t call your employees old farts: The weekend roundup

Don’t call your employees old farts: The weekend roundup


For the past few weeks, it’s been all about the employees. This week starts with a cautionary tale: don’t call your employees old farts then fire them.

Federal, state and corporate: Are your background checks in compliance?

Federal, state and corporate: Are your background checks in compliance?


Compliance–it is one of the top concerns for SMBs this year, but where does the SMB begin? Many aspects of a business are required to meet federal and state standards.

Are My Background Checks FCRA-Compliant?

Are My Background Checks FCRA-Compliant?


Ensuring that your background checks comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) is crucial for avoiding legal pitfalls and maintaining a trustworthy hiring process. This guide explains how employers, HR professionals…

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