Few things are more crucial to the success of your company than your employment practices. Hiring the right people is the only way to ensure that your company will be profitable. However, bias can easily creep in and undermine your best efforts to form a
Employers routinely do background checks on all of their new hires. Part of that process is meeting the prospective employee face-to-face to get a measure of the person applying. The necessity of finding good employees upon whom you can count on is no different when
Diversity and inclusion are a must in business. Although this has not always been the overarching consensus, it is today and will likely remain that way for the foreseeable future. Studies show more and more businesses are making a concerted effort to make their workplace
Employers all over the United States are re-evaluating their COVID-19 vaccine mandate policies. While many companies mandated their employees get the vaccination initially, several are beginning to relax their policies to attract more applicants. According to CNBC, an average of 6.7% of new job listings across
In the past, when a person has bad credit, this impacts their ability to get a job. Many states have since enacted laws that protect their jobseekers from discrimination based on their credit score or credit history. Employers can no longer use this information in making hiring
For decades, one little box on a job application was the bane of many people's attempts to find work: "Have you ever been convicted of a crime?" Usually, if the person had a criminal history, this was the death knell for the applicant's hopes of
No matter what type of business you operate, employee drug tests are essential to your reputation, safety and bottom line. Choosing which types of drug tests to perform on your applicants and employees can be a challenge. With these helpful tips from our team at
Most employers and human resources professionals recognize the importance of screening candidates before formally extending an offer or hiring an employee. However, many companies stop there. You might not have realized that a post-hire background check is just as important as a screening check. Consider
When you need to run a background check on someone, a free online background check might seem like a great option. Unfortunately, these sites might promise to save you money, but you'll end up losing even more when you accidentally hire the wrong person. There
A business's human resource department understands the importance of accurate background screenings. It is essential to work with a screening provider that guarantees top results. Luckily, there are certain ways to improve your company's background check process. Create a Definite Screening Policy It is vital for a