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Employment Screening Policies Adapt to Meet Changing Marijuana Laws

Sterling Check

While marijuana use remains federally prohibited, many employers are revisiting background screening requirements as they adapt their policies to accommodate the changing legal landscape. It’s also important to note that exceptions exist with decriminalized marijuana use, even in locations where pre-hire drug screening is prohibited.

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Geena Davis on archery, ‘A League of their Own’ and being a ‘data geek’

HRExecutive

“Becoming an actor gave me the opportunity to be a far bolder person on screen than I ever was in life,” she says. The making of a data geek Davis says complicated female representations in Hollywood have been a given for decades. “And that took my life in an entirely new direction as a data geek.”

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The Art, Science and Impact of Implementing Data-Driven HR in 2017

Cornerstone On Demand

[This article reprinted by permission of Human Resource Executive ®] Data has been the driving force behind innovation in finance, sales and marketing for years, while human resources has struggled to keep up. The reality is that implementing data-driven HR requires a new set of skills and tools not found in HR departments today.

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Your Employees Are Comfortable with Social Media Screening

Crimcheck | Pre-Employment & Background Check Information

This means the candidates you’re currently screening likely have a social presence. Having a reliable way to responsibly screen candidates based on the values of your organization requires a closer look at the power of social media screening. What is Social Media Screening?

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Pay Equity Legislation Changes You Need to Be on Top Of

Trusaic

After applying, employers will receive a deadline by which they must submit required materials including a Certification Statement, a spreadsheet with data about their employees, and a $150 filing fee. Women of color are particularly impacted, OPM says; their 2022 data shows “a pay gap of 15.2% Learn more.

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Workplace Positive Drug Tests Reach New High

Cisive

Positivity rates for employment drug testing reached a 16-year high in 2019, according to recent data collected and reported by Quest Diagnostics [1]. percent (2010-2012). However, the data shows concerning increases in cocaine and methamphetamine positives. The overall positivity rate in the combined U.S. Opiates and COVID-19.

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Verified First

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Verified First is a leading provider of background screening and verification services for businesses of all sizes. Founded in 2012 and based in Meridian, Idaho, Verified First offers a comprehensive range of background check solutions designed to help employers make informed hiring decisions.