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Image: Courtblog.imagesoftinc.com …   … Electronic Wet Signatures – What are they and how do they benefit you? You already use an electronic wet signature almost every day when you shop.

Small business owners, more than most, have to straddle the present and the future.

The lawsuit filed against Pizza Hut by the FCRA last month is similar to the ones filed against Michael’s earlier this year and Whole Foods in 2014. The background check disclosure in the application process was not absolutely pristine…

Focus on Civil Searches, straight from the desk of Elisabeth Stover, the KRESS office manager and expert on finding the right record for the job.  … What exactly are civil searches? Are they worth the weight everyone seems to give them?

It’s rare that employment screening is leading the news from two countries, but that is the case this week. Uber is increasing their security, and other countries are looking for better ways to screen their employees. It may be time to reconsider your screening process as well. Quartz:

The single source database and other myths of criminal background checks … There is no single source for criminal background checks. There—it’s out.

Weekend roundup for Jan. 31-Feb. 1, 2015 … We have spent a lot of time over the past ten years figuring out how to separate employees’ personal lives from their work lives, but most companies have realized this is a losing battle and are embracing the integration of technology into the workforce.

EEOC sues after employee refused employment after drug test … Once again, a multi-national corporation shows the necessity of meticulosity in HR processes and procedures. A candidate was refused employment because she couldn’t take a drug test.

Jan. 23—Jan. 24, 2015 … This week, there has been a lot of talk about what’s important—from the State of the Union to offices around the country projecting into 2015. What is truly important, and how do you make the most of the time and resources you have?

Jan. 17—Jan. 18, 2015 … This week, the focus in on legislation. The issue of discrimination, specifically transgender discrimination, has been on everyone’s radar for the past two weeks, and there are several court decisions in the queue that will likely affect many employers.

Last week, it was all about resolutions and kicking off the New Year with style. This week, we’re back to work. And, if you’re in HR, 2015 is coming on with a bang.