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As states continue to liberalize marijuana use, employers are left in a bind in terms of enforcing no-drug policies, respecting their employees’ right to privacy and keeping a safe workplace. While a majority of states have medical marijuana laws on their books, only a handful of states require employers to accommodate (to a degree) staff
We live in a noisy world, where we’re on the phone 24/7 – there’s noise everywhere, you scroll down through your Instagram feed and everyone is talking, everyone is famous, and it’s just noise and noise and noise, says creative genius, global speaker and entrepreneur, Pum Lefebure. The design expert keeps her home white on
While many health benefits advisers have been recommending that employees with health savings accounts use them as savings vehicles that can be tapped for future medical care, a new study finds that most people are spending the bulk of the funds. The study by Willis Towers Watson found that 65% of workers were using their
It’s common to assume that moving from print to online is more eco-friendly. But did you know tons of wasted consumer electronics (TVs, VCRs, DVD players, video cameras, stereo systems, telephones and computer equipment) contribute to a lot of waste? Worldwide, only 15% of all electronic waste is recycled. In addition, global electricity demand for
Nonprofits usually have a certain demographic that they serve. Often the allure of a nonprofit organization is that it attracts like-minded individuals that have a passion for the cause that the nonprofit works on. And the most passionate of these individuals often become board members. At that point, they also enter a world of new
Cal/OSHA is implementing emergency regulations that require California employers with 250 or more employees to submit their 2017 Form 300A summaries electronically by the end of this year. That’s the form that you signed and posted in your workplace from Feb. 1 to April 30. Form 300A contains only the summary of injuries and is
Most business managers and owners are well aware of the threat of loss from outsiders, and they will install alarms, hire security guards and take other preventative measures. But, most employers pay less attention to reducing the risk of theft by an insider. No one wants to believe that an employee will purposely defraud the
How would you escape from your workplace in an emergency? Do you know where all the exits are in case your first choice is too crowded? Are you sure the doors will be unlocked and the exit access, such as a hallway, will not be blocked during a fire, explosion or other crisis? Knowing the
If your company is hiring, do not overlook the importance of vetting prospective employees through social networking sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn. A recent survey by CareerBuilder found that 70% of hiring managers in 2018 used Facebook or other social networking sites to research job candidates. Not only that, but half of employers check
During our economic recovery one element that has been persistent is that employers are trying to get more out of their workers than ever before. And while most managers and owners try to ensure that their workers are provided a safe workplace and put a premium on reducing the chances of accidents, one often overlooked
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