FirstLab

SHRM | January 30, 2020

The U.S. House of Representatives on Jan. 29 passed legislation that prohibits employers from using credit reports for employment decisions, except when required by law or for a national security clearance. The bill also prohibits hiring managers from asking questions about applicants' financial past during job interviews or including questions about credit history on job applications. Employer groups such as the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) o...

Workforce Management

Business Wire | October 27, 2023

Businesses and technology workers should acquire and implement new skills, including generative AI capabilities, “cautiously but continuously” as talent acquisition power swings back to the employer, says an expert with Information Services Group (ISG) leading global technology research and advisory firm. Speaking during the annual All Day DevOps virtual event today, Ola ...

Talent Management

IBM | February 05, 2021

Jan. 28, IBM announced IBM TRTIRIGA, a new capability within its workplace management platform. This allows employers to use AI tools for workspace planning tasks that support return-to-work operations. Other updates include, Dynamic space planning – Allows employers to regulate proper social distancing practices at the workspace. Mobile device-accessible indoor mapping – Enables employees and visitors to maintain social distancing and avoid crowd...

HR Strategy

First Advantage | September 02, 2022

First Advantage Corporation, a leading global provider of HR technology solutions for screening, verifications, safety, and compliance, today announced the opening of a new office in Kraków, Poland. With a reputation as an emerging tech hub in Europe, the expansion into Kraków furthers First Advantage’s commitment to developing and delivering innovative solutions and insights that help customers manage risk and hire the best talent across the globe. To better s...