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Don’t Ban The Box. Ban Criminal Background Checks, Instead.
There is a myth that’s been perpetuated in our perpetual prison state that the purpose of incarceration is rehabilitation. The term “debt to society” has become ingrained in our vernacular…
Plagued By Workplace Interruptions? Set Some Boundaries
In addition to the minutes of potential productivity that slip away during pesky distractions, your mental willpower becomes exhausted in the process
Ford Settles Racial, Sexual Harassment Claims for $10M
A large, recent settlement of harassment claims reminds employers of the importance of finding ways to root out all forms of harassment, management attorneys say
Nearly Half of Employers Continue to Ask About Criminal History on Job Applications
About half of employers that conduct pre-employment background checks still have a question on their application forms inquiring about applicants’ criminal histories, despite the growing momentum to “ban the box”…
What's Your Personality Type? A Q&A with Gretchen Rubin
Best-selling author and podcast host Gretchen Rubin explains how to reduce conflict in the workplace by understanding four common personality types
Same-Sex Spousal Benefits Remain Undetermined in Lone Star State
The Texas Supreme Court recently refrained from declaring that same-sex spouses must have access to the same employee benefits as opposite-sex spouses
DOL Tip-Pooling Regulations Ruled Invalid
Employers that pay employees above minimum wage, without claiming a "tip credit," are not obligated to give employees a share of customer tips, according to the 10th Circuit
Is Earning an Undergraduate Degree in HR the Best Way to Prepare for an HR Career?
Is earning an undergraduate degree in HR the best way to prepare for an HR career? Two experts debate the issue
How to Create a Career Plan
In today’s highly competitive and constantly changing employment landscape, you must have an action plan to move your career forward—whether you intend to remain in human resources or to use…
Ten Words Never, Ever To Use To Describe Yourself
Here are ten words to get out of your LinkedIn profile and your resume asap!






