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The high cost of a bad hire – and how to avoid it

Insperity

Consider these results of a 2017 CareerBuilder survey : The average cost of one bad hire is nearly $15,000, factoring in the recruiting, interviewing and selection process; training; and salary. Lost time spent on recruiting and training. Screening resumes. Bad hires are an incredibly common problem in the business world.

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Dianne Gallo: “A Real Move Towards Diversity, Inclusion, And Equity”

Thrive Global

It has allowed me to enjoy learning about lots of different industries and meeting and working with all kinds of people from production line, to caregiver to the C-suite. There is a more open discussion happening now, in and out of the workplace than ever before. We are finally starting to understand just how far we must go to get there.

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Rising Star Rebecca Stern: “Why it pays to always be empathetic”

Thrive Global

She is the Co-Producer of NETIZENS, a documentary delving into the effects of online sexual harassment (Tribeca 2018). Likely they are having a hard day, weren’t paying enough attention, or didn’t understand the instruction. It’s always best to respond with kindest in hard situations than anger.

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Lori Ann King: “Headphones, a ball cap, and sunglasses can help prevent overstimulation”

Thrive Global

I think it’s human nature to be offended by hurtful remarks or criticism, but as a HSP I find it harder than most to shake off. Keep them close by, especially when traveling or even going to the grocery store. One time my husband and I were visiting his cousin in NYC. Lori Ann King. Thank you so much for doing this with us!

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Are Social Media Background Checks Legal?

InfoMart

Yes, but only if you work with a reputable third party, like a background screening company. Properly conducted social media background checks look for workplace safety concerns, such as: demonstrations of racism or intolerance, potentially violent or illegal activity, and sexually explicit material.

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Has your organisation ever celebrated Lesbian Visibility Day?

Thrive Global

It is somewhat ironic that I, as a lesbian who has researched lesbian visibility on screen , had never heard of it and found out by chance on social media. For example, while sexual activity between men was outlawed in the U.K., However, there is no reliable source with detailed information on its origin. In 2020, U.K.-based

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Best Practices for Hiring in the Healthcare Industry

InfoMart

Background screening is essential for hiring in healthcare. The last one is especially important; healthcare is a high-risk industry for sexual abuse. In 2008, over 1% of candidates had a sexual criminal offense. Best Practices for Hiring in the Healthcare Industry. Tammy Cohen , PHR, SHRM-CP. February 13 2019.