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How does AB22 affect credit checks in California?

By Chris Ceplenski Sep 12, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: May 18, 2015

Employers in California – and employers doing business in California – need to be aware of a new law that took effect January 1, 2012, that changed the way employers conduct employment credit checks in California: Assembly Bill 22 (AB 22). AB22 regulates the use of credit report checks of job applicants and current employees by employers for employment purposes and requires certain written notice to the consumer of the specific reason for obtaining the report.

Resilient Companies Start with Proactive Leader Mental Wellness

By George L. Vergolias, R3 Continuum Sep 29, 2023 Learning & Development

Updated: Sep 29, 2023

Business leaders, especially in high-stress, high-test industries, are under immense pressure. In recent years, organizations have navigated complex issues from civil unrest to the pandemic and, inexplicably, worker shortages juxtaposed with devastating mass layoffs. Every day, leaders face important work decisions, competing responsibilities, growing workloads, and workplace conflict. They also have additional responsibilities, challenges, and […]

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Dangers of Bias in AI Recruiting Tools

By Lin Grensing-Pophal, Contributing Editor Sep 10, 2018 Recruiting

Updated: Sep 10, 2018

Artificial intelligence (AI) has a number of applications in many industries. While some fear that AI has the potential to one day cost them their jobs by either making them obsolete or by literally taking over the tasks of the job, many people are unaware that AI may play a key role in getting them a job.

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Why Leaders Can’t Afford Disengaged Professionals

By Roger A. Gerard, PhD., Management Consultant Jul 26, 2024 HR Perspectives

Updated: Jul 26, 2024

Mike, sitting across the conference table from me, looked totally defeated. As a division executive for a leading research laboratory, he was accountable for millions in budget, several hundred highly professional employees, and the production of thousands of high-quality tests weekly. Recent cost-cutting and staff reductions had put pressure on hiring, and an expectation that […]

Mandatory Diversity Training Counterproductive

By Diversity Insight Oct 18, 2009 Diversity & Inclusion

Updated: Oct 18, 2009

According to a study led by University of Arizona sociologist Alexandra Kalev, mandatory diversity training may do more harm than good while voluntary training designed to advance the company’s business goals pays off in increased diversity in management. The study examined 31 years of data from 830 midsize to large U.S. workplaces and found that […]

Are Half of Your Employees Less than Thrilled with Their Onboarding? 5 Tips to Make the Process Smooth

By Justin Scace Oct 19, 2015 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Oct 19, 2015

It’s important for new employees to make a good first impression, but many companies don’t realize they also need to put their best foot forward. A new study suggests that a great many new hires are experiencing hiccups during their onboarding processes—and HR pros don’t seem to see the problem. Recent research from staffing firm […]

Supervisors Are Critical to Safety and Health Compliance

By Heather Hunt Oct 29, 2013 HR Management & Compliance

Updated: Oct 29, 2013

In a BLR® webinar titled “OSHA Inspection: How to Prepare for a Surprise Visit and Minimize your Liability Risks,” Tracy L. Moon Jr., a practicing partner at Fisher & Phillips, LLP in Atlanta, and an authorized OSHA General Industry Outreach Trainer, explained the importance of supervisor engagement in and ownership of safety and health compliance. […]

Cultivating Success: Unveiling New Hires’ Essential Skill Sets

By Kraig Kleeman, The New Workforce Nov 6, 2023 Recruiting

Updated: Nov 8, 2023

In an era marked by ceaseless transformation and relentless competition, the bedrock of an organization’s triumph lies not only in its visionary leadership or groundbreaking innovations but also in the caliber of its workforce. The process of identifying, nurturing, and integrating top talent has never been more critical. As the business landscape continually reshapes itself, […]