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This week reveals the cost of no pre-employment checks, as well as the reality of pre-employment checks in the workplace. In the UK, a cyclist was killed because of negligent hiring practices.

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…

Last week was a busy one, even though it was only four days. The Colorado courts made a pivotal decision on marijuana usage in support of employers and a zero tolerance policy.

In the June newsletter, we talked a bit about sniffing out honesty in applicants. But, Chandra Kill, CEO and author of the piece, is a licensed private investigator and the mother of six–if anyone has a built-in truth barometer, it’s her.

In a slowly recovering economy, business analysts are taking a close look at HR and how it impacts business. While HR has long had the ability to dramatically impact every business, from culture to talent to finance, that power is rarely leveraged in this economic climate.

Image: thedailychronic.net … Colorado Supreme Court supports zero tolerance drug policy for employers. Marijuana and employment has been a hot topic for some time, especially since the legalization by several states.

Last week, Quest Diagnostics released their annual report, and it showed a sharp increase in the number of positive drug tests in the workplace. Last year, the increase was credited to a rise in prescription drugs, but this year, Quest credits illicit drug use.

Employers today have choices that their predecessors did not. In the past, employers relied on a timecard and on their employees’ truthfulness when working offsite. (And, this wasn’t that long ago.

HR news has been all over the internet this week. From new OSHA regulations on restroom use to drug testing, the range of topics has been broad. However, there are two issues that will impact many HR professionals: the Ban the Box acceptance trend and a rise in illicit drug use in the workforce.

In the last month, employers have been top of mind for the courts, including the Supreme Court. The legislatures have been no different, focused on bringing mandates such as increased minimum wage and the nuances of the FCRA into law. But, which cases do you need to know about?

Hiring is a conundrum for many entrepreneurs and business owners, and a central function of HR. Are you doing hiring right? Could you be hiring better? This week, it’s all about finding and fitting the best people to your team. Image: timsackett.com … Tim Sackett:

Firstly, we’d like to extend a thank you to all of those who serve and have served in the U.S. and their families, and a sincere recognition of the debt we owe those who paid the greatest price for the freedom we enjoy today. Image: