What Companies and CEO’s Can Learn From the Bill Cosby Scandal

What Companies and CEO’s Can Learn From the Bill Cosby Scandal

Bill Cosby is everywhere in the news these days for all the wrong reasons. The list of women accusing Cosby of drugging and raping them is growing almost daily. The lessons we can learn and extrapolate from the entire sad situation are plentiful but there is one angle...
What Companies and CEO’s Can Learn From the Bill Cosby Scandal

FCRA Infringement – What Employers Need to Know About Adverse Action

Have you ever passed on a candidate because of a low credit score and didn’t tell the person? Have you ever used a social media screen as a legitimate background check? Have you ever screened a candidate without their consent? If you answered yes to any of these...
What Companies and CEO’s Can Learn From the Bill Cosby Scandal

So You Think You Hired the Wrong Person – And Now You Want to Fire Them

Whoopsie. You made a big blunder. John Doe gave you a great interview. You were impressed with his credentials, enjoyed his sense of humor, marveled at his intelligent answers. Heck, you even liked the confidence behind his handshake and eye contact. You offered John...
What Companies and CEO’s Can Learn From the Bill Cosby Scandal

Legalizing Marijuana – What Does This Mean For Your Background Check?

We’ve talked at length this week about how legalizing marijuana affects your job prospects or your current employment. A lot of this has been from the employee’s perspective – what you need to know, how you can avoid trouble, what you’re risking.ICYMI, here’s...
What Companies and CEO’s Can Learn From the Bill Cosby Scandal

Legalizing Marijuana – Yes, You Can Still Be Fired For Blazing Up

Pot smokers – at least those in Colorado and Washington – rejoiced earlier this year when lawmakers in those states legalized marijuana for recreational purposes (as opposed to medicinal). Now people age 21+ can freely smoke pot in the privacy of their own...