Key Regulations for Employment Background Checks in California

Key Regulations for Employment Background Checks in California

In relation to employment background checks in California, comprehending the key regulations is vital. The California Fair Chance Act and the Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act set important guidelines for employers. For example, the Fair Chance Act prohibits inquiries about criminal records during the application process for businesses with five or more employees. Furthermore, applicants…

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This week in business: from AI turbulence to airline refunds

This week in business: from AI turbulence to airline refunds

If you glanced at the headlines this week, you might think everything is fine. Markets are not in full panic mode, unemployment is not spiking, and earnings season is still producing plenty of upbeat charts for investor decks. Underneath that, though, there is a very different story taking shape about what it takes to keep…

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How failure taught me to succeed as an entrepreneur

How failure taught me to succeed as an entrepreneur

Over the past 50 years in the shoe trade, I have had my fair share of failure. The biggest lesson I learned, at the start of my career, is not to devote time and energy to a business or project that has little chance of success. This might sound obvious, however sometimes you are so…

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OpenAI wants your brand mascot on Sora. What could possibly go wrong?

OpenAI wants your brand mascot on Sora. What could possibly go wrong?

When OpenAI launched its text-to-video app Sora in September, there was immediate blowback. To absolutely no one’s surprise, users on the platform had a field day using popular characters in their AI-generated videos, in all sorts of—admittedly creative!—situations. (See OpenAI founder Sam Altman grilling Nintendo’s Pikachu.) Brands condemned the use of their intellectual property without…

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Tech’s worst week since April shows the AI boom may be breaking

Tech’s worst week since April shows the AI boom may be breaking

Technology stocks fell on Friday, amid fears of an AI bubble, a further drawn out federal government shutdown, and economic data that suggests consumer sentiment has fallen toward record-low levels. That’s in addition to economic data that showed last month’s layoffs hit their highest level for October—in 20 years. That report, from global outplacement firm Challenger, Gray…

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How to Make a Winning Social Media Strategy in 5 Easy Steps

How to Make a Winning Social Media Strategy in 5 Easy Steps

Creating a winning social media strategy involves a systematic approach that can greatly improve your online presence. First, you need to define specific, measurable goals that align with your business objectives. Next, comprehending your target audience through analytics helps in crafting customized messages. Selecting the right platforms guarantees you reach the right people. Engaging content…

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These millionaires have a suggestion for the FAA: Cancel all private jet flights during the shutdown

These millionaires have a suggestion for the FAA: Cancel all private jet flights during the shutdown

As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history continues, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered flight reductions at 40 major airports, including Atlanta, New York, Boston, and Los Angeles.  The move begins with affecting 4% of flights, with plans to ramp up to impact 1 in 10 flights at those airports, disrupting travel plans…

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Upskilling won’t fix the gender gap—but mentorship might

Upskilling won’t fix the gender gap—but mentorship might

The headlines are clear: AI is disrupting entry-level jobs across industries, including consulting and professional services. There’s just one problem. Eliminating these roles overlooks a critical business need—your pipeline of next generation leaders. The rush from pyramid to diamond workforce models is short-sighted. In the pyramid model, you grow leaders from the ground up. In…

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The perks of being a team of one

The perks of being a team of one

If one founder is good, then more must be better, right? Not necessarily. New research shows that the benefits of cofounding a startup with strangers can be eclipsed by the risks. Yes, cofounders can bring their own perspectives, along with “access to wider networks, greater capacity, and access to funding,” says Monique Boddington, a management practice…

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