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Understanding and preventing fraud and workplace misconduct
Workplace fraud/misconduct caused a staggering $50 billion loss to US businesses in 2021 So what role do HRDs have in reducing it? Read more
Top 5 Legal Risks of AI in Hiring
New and emerging technology has its promises — but they should not blind us to compliance issues. Read more
Letting go of ‘back in my day…’ will improve implicit bias
As an employment lawyer and frequent speaker on employment law and human resources issues (approximately 200 engagements annually), the topic I’m … Read more
McDonald’s franchisee fined for using child labor; government agency misclassified staff
Some staff have been paid too much; while other workers have not been paid at all. Check out this week's top HR stories that caught our eye: Read more
Amtrak recognized for diversity; Amazon ranked best workplace for career development
This week two big American companies are recognized for their HR initiatives Read more
Hiring Candidates Who’ve Sued You
There are legal considerations and ramifications when it comes to hiring individuals who have a legally problematic past with your company. Read more
How to save your culture from proximity bias
Favoring those who physically work in the office is proximity bias, and it shouldn't happen says Jim Barnett Read more
Walmart sued for sacking employee with Crohn’s disease; EVs to be rolled out as staff per…
Our weekly round-up of the HR news making headlines this week - including Walmart and Tesla in court for disability and race violations Read more
The Case of the Rehired Rapist: A Lesson in Background Checks
A legal case highlights what can happen when companies do not screen applicants properly — or fail to act accordingly. Read more