Written by: David Finkel When it comes to finding and hiring top talent, many business owners struggle to find the right fit for their company and culture. That struggle is then compounded when you take into consideration the amount of time and effort that goes into hiring and onboarding. According to the Society for Human Resource Management’s […]
Utah lawmaker proposes ‘clean slate’ law to automatically wipe away nonviolent criminal records
Written by: Wendy Leonard SALT LAKE CITY — When a judge asked Catie Cartisano’s father what it was like to see his daughter in handcuffs, his reply was that it “was better than a funeral.” “I will never forget that,” said Cartisano, 33. That same judge ordered Cartisano to attend treatment for a third time, […]
HR Essentials For Emerging Companies- Strategies For Engaging And Retaining Employees
Written by: Scholley Bubenik Most startup and emerging small companies are fairly unconcerned about human resource functions in their company. In fact, some entrepreneurs have a sense that human resources are all about strict guidelines, red tape, and ridiculous rules enforced by the HR Police- all things that could impede the growth and dynamics of […]
Colorado Equal Pay Law Introduced
By James D. Mackey On January 17, 2019, Colorado Senate Democrats introduced the “Equal Pay for Equal Work Act” (SB 19-085) to prohibit a wage differential based on an employee’s sex. The bill also contains a salary history ban and pay transparency requirements. If passed, this would be among the most aggressive equal pay laws in […]
The number of people testing positive for marijuana in workplace drug tests is exploding, particularly in public safety and national security roles
Written by: Julia Naftulin As more states legalize medicinal and recreational marijuana, more people are using the substance. In fact, a new report from Quest Diagnostics found that more people are testing positive for marijuana in workplace drug tests, with 2017 being the fifth year in a row for increased marijuana detection in urine drug tests. In 2017, 2.6% […]
