FTC has privacy concerns over background checking apps. Smartphone apps may violate a consumer credit protection law in the US, the agency says. [ComputerWorldUK]
Klout makes its first acquisition: Local-mobile app Blockboard. [Gigaom]
Renay Kennedy launches Elite Staffing Company LLC, bringing a fresh approach to administrative and legal staffing and hiring designed around the insight Kennedy gained as a former customer. [MarketWatch]
Team Health Holdings Inc. announced results for its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2011. [MarketWatch]
TEKsystems announced findings from its quarterly IT Executive Outlook survey, conducted in partnership with the Inavero Institute. [MarketWatch]
Double Standard: can women get away with using more foul language at work? [The Grindstone]
Tax guidelines for medical industry jobseekers: MedZilla details what you need to know before you file. [PRWeb]
Corra Group now offers full service DOT Compliant Background checks. The background checking company is now a one-stop service for those in the trucking and transportation industry. [PRWeb]
America’s 10 fastest-growing (and fastest-shrinking) jobs. [The Atlantic]
Kforce reports fourth quarter and full year 2011 results. [MarketWatch]
Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc. plans on bolstering its internal staff through a concentrated hiring initiative to unearth talented, ambitious individuals to add value to their team. [PR]
Employment law misconceptions: Wrongful termination, sexual harassment, disability, and more. [New Jersey Newsroom]
Pinterest making money by adding tracking code to certain user pins. [CNET]
Business exit strategy: company sold in one day. [Canadian Business]
The Novo Group will partner with Lou Adler to reveal best-in-class recruitment practices for finding and hiring top talent. The Webinar will be held on February 28th at 12 pm CST. [EON]
