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Want to Fill More Open Jobs? Workers with Criminal Records Say ‘Ban the Box’

Zenefits

Lauren Johnson was pregnant in 2008, when she got into a car wreck and broke her foot. We just need to wait to get the background check back and you can get started,” the woman said. She had served time in county jails and state facilities for drug offenses. That meant waitressing was out. Well,” Johnson said.

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How Resume & Employment Verification Protects Employers

Cisive

Resume fraud is a global problem that affects employers, the gig economy, and volunteer agencies whether they are screening in the U.S., screening people with history outside of the home country, or screening outside of the U.S. Protecting Your Business with Resume and Reference Verification.

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Hiring Overlooked Talent May Help Ease the Worker Shortage

Zenefits

In Hidden Workers: Untapped Talent , researchers found that 27 million potential workers in the U.S. Employers who hired hidden talent said that these workers outperformed other employees in 6 key areas: productivity, work and attitude ethic, work quality, attendance, engagement, and innovation. are “hidden,” or overlooked.

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Larissa Malcolm of ‘Flourishing Focus’: “Beware of the shiny object”

Thrive Global

But sometimes disruptions can be times of opportunity. But some saw this as an opportune time to take their lives in a new direction. My neighborhood was filled with families from many backgrounds and cultures. Starting on a broken shoestring budget, all the little things add up fast. And no real plan other than a big idea.

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Kevin Schmiegel and Paul Cucinotta: “Remain focused on the mission”

Thrive Global

Two decades after serving in a combat unit at a time our nation was at war, they are serving together again to support military, first responders, and medical personnel while our homeland is again under attack?—?this this time by an invisible enemy. Can you tell us a bit about your military background?

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Disability Discrimination: Terminated Cancer Survivor’s ADA Claim Fails, Part 1

HR Daily Advisor

Background. She informed Medtronic of her disability as a cancer survivor with long-term health effects. From roughly 2005 to 2008, she often took medical leave for medical appointments. In April 2008, Willow wanted to apply for a promotion to operations lead. The cancer has been in remission since 1999.

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Donny Walker & Kelly Askam of Mind Exchange Music: “If you need a side gig, don’t feel ashamed of that”

Thrive Global

Cost of life needs to be met and really if you take the time to invest your creative gains back into yourself and your dreams, destiny has a way of providing you the accomplishments with your investment that you deserve. Kelly Askam: Once upon a time I was hired to record and edit ADR for an entire, 2-hour feature film. Every line.