The internet is constantly evolving, and as a small business owner, it’s difficult to keep up with the latest trends. Many
companies today are hiring Marketing Agencies to do the heavy-lifting when it comes to building a community brand.

Should you, or shouldn’t you? Whether employers should provide references for former employees is debated among HR professionals. Prospective employers are wise to conduct reference checks of applicants. Unfortunately, when asked to supply a reference for a former employee, a company is often hesitant to provide any information beyond the individual’s previous position and length of employment.

It may seem hard to fathom but, in 2022, marijuana is legalized for med­ical use in 34 states and the District of Columbia and 10 states plus the District of Columbia have legalized recreational marijuana use. Further, legalization efforts will continue as marijuana use in the United States in­creases. As such, what are employers to do when crafting drug-free policies and ensuring productive and safe workplaces? Unlike other drugs, mar­ijuana’s precarious position between legal (states) and illegal (federal) makes it different than other impairing substances.

Approximately 150 fatalities each year in the United States are caused by electricity exposure, and nearly 40% of those fatalities are the result of coming into contact with something unknowingly conducting it. Whether from a machinery panel or an electric vehicle, electricity can be the source of significant danger to employees. That’s why following electrical safety protocols and best practices are vital.