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Providing Ex-Convicts Work (Infographic)
For most ex-cons, leaving prison can be scary and fraught with post-release challenges—including unemployment. That's one reason why over two-thirds of all released inmates will return to prison within three…
Timing of Discharge Overcome by Discipline Documentation
Proper documentation of HR actions is a good practice, often required by company policy and, as recently highlighted in a Connecticut federal court decision, sometimes the key to defeating a…
Lackluster Harassment Prevention Training Can Be Turned Around
Even in an era where the need for harassment training should be self-apparent, many employees dread the instruction. It's up to HR to get employees engaged with their training programs
4 Things Employers Should Know About Evolving Medical Marijuana Laws
Over half the states now have comprehensive medical marijuana laws, and with the proliferation of such laws has come a shift in how courts view workplace drug policies. That means…
IRS Prepares to Send ACA Penalty Letters by Year’s End
The IRS announced it will soon send out penalty notices to employers subject to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that failed to provide ACA-compliant coverage to full-time employees. Employers that…
7 Steps to Help Teams Achieve Big Things
Teams that do big things identify upfront what their members need to be thinking, feeling and doing to deliver on their business goals
Survey: Male Recruiters More Likely to Judge Candidates on Appearance
When it comes to evaluating candidates, there are some startling differences between male and female talent acquisition professionals and between Millennial recruiters and their more-senior counterparts, according to Jobvite's 2017…
Your Career Q&A: Coming Out of Retirement
This week's letter writer has retired but is ready to rejoin the workforce. Our columnist recommends joining a temp agency and local SHRM chapter to build new skills and create…