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Filling Requirements Instead Of Roles for Today’s Recruiting

The talent you’ve been looking for is probably closer than you think. Work design strategy is one pivotal tool that forward–thinking companies like Unilever & American Express, in addition to some small businesses, have been utilizing to make quicker and even better hiring decisions. For example, you might be looking for an individual with strong […]

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Is an initial Background Check good enough to protect you?

In an effort to reduce risk in the workplace, some organizations choose to conduct periodic background checks on their workers. This means the pre-employment screening process doesn’t stop at the front door. It continues periodically throughout the term of employment. Organizations that decide to conduct periodic background checks on employees often do so randomly, quarterly […]

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Can Background Checks Protect Your Company?

Here’s a good list of things for you to consider: Workplace Theft – Workplace theft reportedly costs U.S. companies $50 billion dollars a year, and of that, small businesses are disproportionality hit at 68%. Negligent Hiring Lawsuits – A thorough background check by a quality company is the best defense against a negligent hiring lawsuit.  […]

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Background Checks and Discriminatory Hiring

Worker rights continue to be more in focus, and as an HR (human resource) professional or a hiring manager, it is more important than ever to be knowledgable of discriminatory hiring practices. One of the most recent legislative landmarks recognizes the LGBTQ community. The Supreme Court’s expansion of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act […]

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Background Checks and Second Chances

As Houstonians our company has experienced the power of unity in a city where hardships are known to hit. Living through catastrophic hurricanes and surviving in an economy that is impacted by the boom and bust nature of the oil industry is normal. So is the act of coming together in our city when these […]

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The Most Commonly Asked Questions About Background Checks

What is actually included in a pre-employment background check? A pre-employment background check is an essential piece of the hiring process. Most background checks will verify identity, criminal history, education, previous employment, professional licenses and/or certifications. Depending on the position being applied for additional searches may be included like sex offender status, driving record (MVR), […]