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Going ‘green’: How marijuana laws are shaping hiring
America is going “green” … a different kind of green. Four more states passed recreational marijuana laws last year, while other states saw advancements in medical marijuana legislation. At least 35 states have legalized marijuana for medicinal purposes and as of Jan. 1, 2021, 17 states plus Washington, D.C. have fully legalized marijuana use for Read more…
Vaccine Verification: What Employers Need to Know About Requiring Vaccines
With widespread COVID-19 vaccinations underway, there’s finally a glimmer of light at the end of the long pandemic tunnel. But a new concern for employers has arisen: Vaccine Verification. The approval and swift distribution of the vaccine is a critical step in battling a disease that’s taken the lives of thousands of people around the Read more…
7 Ways to Nail Video Hiring in Retail
Video hiring is a modern reality that can’t be ignored. COVID-19 has been a catalyst for the rapid digitalization of countless workplace processes, and recruitment has been no exception. HR teams all over the globe faced a steep learning curve as they navigated what (for many) was an unfamiliar world of new technology with an Read more…
Ultimate Guide to Running a More Effective HR Department
HR professionals provide indispensable benefits to companies, whether it’s for administrative, strategic, or cultural purposes. As a business grows, the HR team becomes more essential in recruiting top talents that can add significant value to the company. This is why running a more effective HR department is key. HR is also responsible for retaining, engaging, Read more…
Celebrate Black History Month with Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
First conceptualized in 1925 by historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans, Black History Month is an annual celebration to recognize the achievements of African Americans in the U.S. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated February as Black History Month (coinciding with the birthday month of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Read more…
Understanding Criminal Record Checks for Employers
Today’s best practices for onboarding and maintaining a safe workplace include establishing a background check process, including criminal record checks and ongoing monitoring. A background check is a screening of an individual’s history intended to provide information to assist in hiring decisions. Background checks vary based on the type of information being searched, but many Read more…
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