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Why Social Media Screening is Vital to Mitigating Risk and Building a Quality Workforce

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As the digital era evolves, social media grows in popularity as a recreational and professional online activity. Personal social media presence and employee posting of online content can result in both positive benefits and negative consequences for employers. According to DemandSage, “there are 4.95 billion social media users worldwide in 2024,” and this number is expected to reach 5.85 billion by 2027.

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The Use of AI in Human Resources

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In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed how many HR leaders manage their roles, improving efficiency and saving time by performing tasks that typically require human intelligence, enabling HR to focus on more complex tasks. As of 2023, “81% of HR leaders have explored or implemented AI solutions to improve process efficiency within their organization,” according to Gartner.

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Los Angeles County Implements Revised Search Procedures for Criminal Court Records

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On February 20, 2024, the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles published a public notice stating effective February 23, 2024, the court will no longer include partial date of birth as criteria in its criminal name search engines. The court’s procedural change is the latest response to the May 2021 California Court of Appeals, Fourth Appellate District ruling in All of Us or None – Riverside Chapter vs.

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5 Tips to Track Time While Respecting Your Employees’ Right to Privacy

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As an employer, tracking employee work hours may be necessary for project management, employees’ performance evaluations, and payroll processing. However, it can be a sensitive topic, as employees may feel that their privacy is being invaded. Striking a balance between productivity and respect for employee privacy is key to employee attraction and retention.

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New Year/New Laws - California and Washington to Amend Workplace Drug Testing

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Effective January 1, 2024, employers in California and Washington who engage in employment drug testing should evaluate their current testing programs to comply with new state laws affording increased protection for adult marijuana users. The legislation imposes restrictions on workplace drug testing associated with cannabis, and employers in both states are prohibited from refusing to hire qualified applicants who test positive for marijuana, with an exception for specific industries or safety-

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Promoting Remote Worker Engagement Through the Holidays

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Management and human resource professionals play critical roles in promoting connectivity with remote workers, which is essential for maintaining employee engagement, fostering collaboration, and ensuring employees feel connected to the organization. Connectivity not only benefits the individual but also contributes to the overall success and resilience of the company.

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Webinar: AccuSourceHR's 2023 Year-End Compliance Update

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2023 has (almost) left the building! We have entered Quarter 4 of 2023 which means it is time for another year-end compliance update. 2023 has brought interesting, and sometimes challenging, developments for the background screening industry and for those who use background screening reports. Because of the nature of marijuana legislation, it should not be a surprise that employers must not only comply with newly legalized marijuana, but also overhaul drug screening programs in certain jurisdict