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Tracepoint @TracepointLLC
Joined May 2012
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"In deciding how to respond to a positive marijuana test, Clarkson recommended talking with a job candidate or employee about when they used marijuana, how they used it and whether they used it at work." More from @SHRM : ow.ly/5aFJ30jHg5D
What are the consequences of trying to fake a drug test, you ask? @WTRF7News reports: one woman was "sentenced to the maximum: 18 months in the state prison." More here: ow.ly/hrqG30jENRV
"[Starbucks] needs to review its pre-employment screening procedures, its policies and procedures as well as conduct ongoing training of its employees." bizjournals.com/philadelphia… via @PHLBizJournal
Louisianans - @The_Gambit asks: "Do you feel safer knowing that your ride-hailing service is regulated by the folks who regulate cows, chickens and pine trees?" 🐍🚘 ow.ly/kxOM30jDAZr
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Gambit@The_Gambit
23 Apr 2018
We're sending love to our Mid-City neighbors. ❤️ x.com/MidCityMessengr/status…

Mid-City Messenger@MidCityMessengr
23 Apr 2018
Several Mid-City businesses destroyed by a warehouse fire on Bayou St. John early this morning. Crews contained the fire at 10 a.m. today: bit.ly/2vEexdH
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Everybody exaggerates a little on their #resume...right?? 📜🤥 Check out some great points from @hrdive on the issue: "The value of thorough vetting to assure a good, non-negligent hire cannot be overstressed." Article: ow.ly/s7Jy30jzTcu

If resume lies are a reality, what's HR to do?

Per one estimate, 85% of resumes contain some form of exaggeration. Experts say HR should go back to the basics and focus on qualifications that really matter to fight the problem.

hrdive.com
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"White was teaching fifth grade when he was arrested March 23." - Proper background screening is never more critical when children's safety is at stake. ow.ly/CsT830jw6ep

Hiring practices in spotlight amid teachers' troubles

Teacher shortage puts pressure on schools

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Considering a drug-free workplace policy? Here's a helpful guide from @httpEHSToday ://ow.ly/sLPw30jtY8J
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David Nola@DavidMora
12 Apr 2018
Enjoying an absolutely gorgeous afternoon at @FQFestNOLA 2018 with @madykduncan. Thanks for the sweet treats, @PlumStSnoballs! 🌞❤️🍧💖⚜️ #fqfest2018 #nola300 #onetimeinnola
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Does your hiring process constitute disparate impact? If you're unsure, it's time to take a second look. ow.ly/oTga30joVKd
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Legal Defense Fund
@NAACP_LDF
11 Apr 2018
As @Sifill_LDF noted, “Criminal background information can be a legitimate tool for screening job applicants,” but Target’s background checks were “harmful to many qualified applicants who deserved a fair shot at a good job.” theroot.com/target-agrees-to…

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Mary Faulkner@mfaulkner43
11 Apr 2018
This is great stuff. Any job seeker could benefit. #nextchat x.com/DavidKovacovich/status…

David Kovacovich@DavidKovacovich
11 Apr 2018
A1 - 1. Don't Get Discouraged: - Hiring professionals can be inappropriate in their lack of follow through. 2. Know Your Skills Set & How Every Experience From #College carries over into the #HR Profession. 3. Be Yourself, Be Human and Stay The Course! #NextChat
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"I brought him into my office and the guy's in handcuffs in less than five minutes. I couldn't believe it. I was in shock." ow.ly/hmDw30jlca7

HR Confidential: I hired him without performing a background check. Then he stole his colleagues'...

An HR manager explains what happened when he hired someone who stole his colleagues' identities.

cnbc.com
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Fred Hutch Cancer Center@fredhutch
9 Apr 2018
What you can and can’t learn from a $200 test tube. @UW looks at the limits of at-home DNA kits through the eyes of research and clinical geneticists. bit.ly/2GQWDWA
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"#Vapes have evolved. This year, we have noticed more of these vapes have THC oil in them." ow.ly/HvZT30jgWn8

Kids Can Vape Drugs, And Schools Have To Change Policies

Despite advertising, e-cigarettes often contain more than just flavored water. With the increasing popularity of vapes among the younger generation, schools have begun to adopt no-vaping policies...

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"The holy grail for widespread crime and poverty reduction has been hidden in the American jail." This thought provoking article form @Forbes explains why individualized assessment of criminal records benefits both applicants and employers: ow.ly/W20x30jgVVZ
"It’s important that we don’t have anyone falsely accused because of outside contamination." #WIRED covers the debate surrounding potential racial bias in hair drug testing: ow.ly/ElkZ30jgVoO

The Hairy Problem With Drug Testing

For some African American police officers, a false positive can leave their careers dangling on a thin strand.

wired.com
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Dr. John@akadrjohn
4 Apr 2018
Ya never too hot never too cold never too young never too old never too skinny never too fat never too dis never too dat ya just where ya are & dat's where it's at. - Dr. John #WednesdayWisdom
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"I have made a terrible mistake. I have sold all my DNA on the internet." 💸 Read this article from The Guardian if you're considering an at-home #DNA test like 23andMe: ow.ly/ElWx30jcZ9i

Why did I risk my privacy with home DNA testing? I blame my Neanderthal heritage | Arwa Mahdawi

DIY genetics testing is a growth industry. But I probably didn’t need it to tell me I’ll never be an elite athlete. And then there are the security implications …

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