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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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How Background Checks Can Improve Diversity & Inclusion

The landscape of American business continues to evolve, and whether you’re bringing your coffee to your small business on Main Street, or grabbing some Joe at the corporate cafeteria over on Wall Street, the topic of diversity and inclusion in the workplace has become an increasingly important one. To some, D & I may just […]

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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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How To Prevent Candidates From ‘Ghosting’ You Throughout The Year

During the hiring process the term “ghosting” refers to severing all communication with someone without any explanation or warning, according to SHRM. Both the hiring employer as well as the candidate can be guilty of this harmful, and often regrettable, practice. It seems employers have been ghosting job applicants and candidates for years.  According to […]