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5 Companies Using Gamification to Boost Business Results

Cornerstone On Demand

In 2011, a group of online gamers collectively solved a problem in three short weeks that had puzzled scientists for decades: They found the structure of an enzyme that helps AIDS-like viruses reproduce. Results: The average time to complete the training curriculum dropped by 50 percent, and the program has seen a 46.6

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Deep Dive: 4 States with New Workplace Drug & Alcohol Laws

Cisive

Takeaways Cannabis laws are limiting employers from screening for cannabis. Top 4 employer takeaways for a successful drug screening program. Below is a review of the most recent legal changes to workplace drug and alcohol screening programs. In 2011, The Delaware Medical Marijuana Act was passed and signed into law.

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Stop Spying on Social Media

HRExecutive

According to a 2011 court case, NLRB v. How are you choosing who gets a social-media screen and who doesn’t?” The policy should be widely disseminated and should be followed by training on it.”. Ten of his colleagues saw this post, and it eventually made its way to his manager, Robert McSweeney, the target of the vehemence.

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This Non-Profit Is Uncovering the Hidden Talent Pool of Immigrants

Cornerstone On Demand

According to a Pew study of census data, 41 percent of immigrants who entered between 2011 and 2015 hold a bachelor's degree, 18 percent hold an advanced degree, and more than half come from managerial, professional, technical, sales and administrative support backgrounds.

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Perspective: Why #1 Matters in Background Screening

Aurico

It is for this reason that it is increasingly crucial to do business with a reputable background screening company. There are perhaps hundreds of vendors that provide background screening services. In fact, screening the background screening company should be an integral part of the vendor selection process.

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Deep Dive: 4 States with New Workplace Drug & Alcohol Laws

Precheck

Takeaways Cannabis laws are limiting employers from screening for cannabis. Top 4 employer takeaways for a successful drug screening program. Below is a review of the most recent legal changes to workplace drug and alcohol screening programs. In 2011, The Delaware Medical Marijuana Act was passed and signed into law.

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The ROI of Employee Drug Testing Programs

Cisive

The rules in each state differ, but most require developing a written company policy, using specific screening methods, drug testing panels, laboratory specifications, using a Medical Review Officer (MRO), and providing notice and specimen challenge information. Intoxication Defense to a Workers’ Compensation Claim.