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Los Angeles Issues Rules Implementing Ban the Box Legislation
The Los Angeles Bureau of Contract Administration recently issued rules and regulations for the city’s new Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
Social Postings Still Land Employees in Hot Water
Whether it's through a policy or training, HR professionals must explain to employees that their actions on social media may not just damage their own reputations but can also cause…
Use Design Thinking to Better Your Career
The overarching goal of design thinking is coherency. A well-designed career is one where you can connect the dots between who you are, what you believe and what you are…
Viewpoint: Nonunion Employers Wonder What to Expect from New NLRB
Upcoming changes in membership on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) may result in a board that's less aggressive with nonunion employers when it comes to enforcing protected concerted activity…
Warning Signs: Recruiters Reveal Their Biggest Turnoffs
The interaction between candidates and recruiters during a job interview plays a key role in whether or not an applicant is hired. Everything from a candidate’s appearance to how well…
‘Dirty Jobs’ Host Mike Rowe Says Skilled Trades Need a Makeover
TV personality Mike Rowe, former host of the "Dirty Jobs" television program about hands-on, blue-collar work, told a Congressional panel discussing career and technical education and the skilled trades, "You've…
How to Conduct a Fair-Pay Audit in California
Recent changes to pay equity laws in California make it essential for employers to periodically audit their pay practices. Here are some tips on how to get started with the…
House Votes to Block Last-Minute OSHA Rule
The House of Representatives voted on March 1 to block an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule that would have extended the agency's authority to issue citations for record-keeping…
More Diversity in Tech Fields Leads to More Money, Study Reveals
A lack of diversity in the technology industry may restrict the amount of money companies and investors can make, a new report reveals
Questions Abound About Employee Cellphone Privacy
If your employees are accessing their work e-mail from their personal mobile devices, should they have an expectation of privacy on those devices?