U.S. adults support removing hiring barriers for those with criminal records
Excerpted from an HR Dive Blog by Ryan Golden Dive Brief: • Most U.S. adults in a survey by staffing firm Kelly Services said they support efforts to end what […]
Iowa Supreme Court urged to strike down “Ban the Box”
Excerpted from a Courthouse News Service story by Rox Laird An Iowa business association claims a Waterloo city ordinance protecting job applicants with criminal records conflicts with state law. An […]
Internet dating and background screening – a good idea?
Internet dating has come a long way – in more ways than one. Tinder announced last week it was going to provide a way for users to obtain data on […]
Lawmakers Introduce National ‘Ban-the-Box’ Bill
Excerpted from The SHRM Blog By Roy Maurer New legislation would encourage states to implement “ban-the-box” policies that prohibit employers from asking job applicants about their criminal history before an […]