New bill bans convictions as grounds to deny barber license

Excerpted from a Florida Politics Blog by Anne Geggis A Senate panel has approved a bill that would allow an aspiring barber or cosmetologist to be cut loose from a […]
The concerns of substance use at holiday workplace parties

Excerpted from a Littler Mendelson PC Blog by Lauren M. Bridenbaugh I’m in charge of organizing our holiday party this year. To keep things civil, we’re limiting alcohol and reminding […]
VA accidently hires workers with drug convictions

Excerpted from a Stars and Stripes article by Linda F. Hersey A breakdown in background checks has enabled applicants with criminal drug histories to gain jobs as health care workers […]
Employers favor automation in hiring — except these stages

Excerpted from an Indeed story by Kristy Threlkeld Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technology are both used to help businesses operate more efficiently. Recruiters and other human resources (HR) decision-makers […]