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What are Essential Things to Know About Wage and Hour Compliance for Your Business

InfoMart

It’s been at this level since July 2009, and may increase in the near future, so it’s your responsibility to stay updated with any changes. Consider working with a background screening company that’s run by FCRA-certified experts. Deemed the “Queen of Screen,” she’s been a force behind industry-leading innovations.

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Some of the Jobs Most at Risk for Suicide and Depression are the Most Important to Society. Here’s a Rundown of Mental-Health Risks for Doctors, Childcare Workers, First Responders, and More.

Thrive Global

TIME Magazine reporter Melissa Chan broke down some challenges animal-care workers face: having to euthanize pets with treatable illnesses because their owners can’t afford surgeries or medicine, cyberbullying and verbal attacks from pet owners, and stress from carrying high rates of student loan debt. Male veterinarians were 2.1

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FTC Accepts Settlement From Two Diploma Mills

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

A 2009 expose by Wired Magazine reported that the buyers of fake degrees within the US include people from critical sectors like NASA, fire departments, and hospitals. The only way to ensure this is through “extreme vetting” of individuals during pre-employment screening. The Challenge for Employers.

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The Digital Crystal Ball That Improves Employee Retention

Oracle HCM - Modern HR in the Cloud

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , the number of unemployed persons per job opening has dropped from almost seven in 2009 to less than two in January 2016. With this tighter job market, retaining employees—especially those who are highly valued—is more important than ever. Predicting the Future.

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Jessica Paschkes of REFILLERY: “You don’t have to reinvent the wheel”

Thrive Global

I grew up in Rockland County, and have been a Westchester County resident since 2009. I went with friends to Stone Barns for a screening and talk with the makers of the documentary “Wasted.” Before we start, our readers would love to “get to know you” a bit better. Can you tell us a bit about your childhood backstory?

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Social Impact Heroes: “How Yael Cohen Braun & Julie Greenbaum are helping to change the way people talk about cancer and help provide equitable access to support”

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Yael launched F*ck Cancer in 2009 after her mom was diagnosed with breast cancer. It’s necessary that all people have access to free cancer screenings and preventative care. I had the pleasure to interview Yael Cohen Braun (Co-Founder and Board Chair) and Julie Greenbaum (Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer) of F*ck Cancer.

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Kelley Watson: “Believe in yourself”

Thrive Global

Over one year, during 2009–2010, in the thick of the Great Recession, I lost my job, started a business, and was diagnosed with breast cancer. most chronic diseases can be prevented by eating well, being physically active, avoiding tobacco and excessive drinking, and getting regular health screenings. “ Merriam-Webster Dictionary).