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Category Archives: Company News
Government Shutdown and its Impact on HR
For the first time in 17 years, portions of the united states government are closed as the House of Representatives, the Senate and the White house were unable to reach an agreement to fund the federal government for the 2014 fiscal year.
While the affects of this government shutdown are broad and far reaching, the main cause for concern for human resource professionals should be that a number of government organizations such as; e-verify, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), have been either shutdown or severely limited.
Why You Need To Background Check [Infographic]
Your new potential hire has just left your office following a final interview. You feel great about their attitude and they appear to have the pedigree of a top candidate. They have all the signs for success: a resume full of great experience, stories about converting tough clients, and the charisma/charm and character you’ve only ever read about in hiring books.
Accuracy in Employee Background Checks is Cited as Priority by NAPBS in 2013
The National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS) released 5 tips for conducting effective employee background checks in 2013.
The Association’s guidance is targeted to all employers that utilize employment background checks to vet employees for job opportunities. Company roles in human resources, legal compliance, risk management, finance and general management should review the full press release.
First Contact HR Top Background Screening Trends in 2012
With the increasing number of employers conducting background checks, public concerns have arisen pertaining to the method, use and fairness of such checks in potentially barring applicants from employment.
First Contact HR has compiled a list of the most significant trends that are shaping the background screening industry.
First Contact HR Out and About
First Contact HR CEO, Leon Singletary was recently in attendance at the Fort Washington Business Alliance event at the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Washington, PA. Via Enterprise Newspaper
4 Steps to Complying with the FCRA when Conducting Background checks
Looking for a good read? First Contact HR’s newest white paper, “4 Steps to Complying with the FCRA when Conducting Background Checks” is available now! Click here to download.
Win a FCHR Prize Pack on Facebook!
First Contact HR wants to give our fans and Mailing List subscibers the chance to win a gift!
Click “Like” at facebook.com/firstcontacthr and then join our mailing list for a chance to win a Prize Pack from First Contact HR!
Givaway starts Friday, October 28, 2011 12:00AM EST and ends Friday, November 18, 2011 11:59PM EST
The Prize pack includes office supplies and the following First Contact HR branded merchandise:
- Polo Shirt – one (1)
- Water Bottle – one (1)
- Various desk supplies (may include any mixture of the following: letter opener, notebook, pen, planner, folder, post it notes booklet, leather-bound pad and pen, etc.)
Before entering, read official contest
First Contact HR Launches Brand New Website!
Known for innovation and continuous improvement, First Contact HR portrays these characteristics with the launch of its brand new website. Change is a sign of our times, so why not embrace it … with a face-lift! That’s right, our website, FirstContactHR.com got a fresh, new look to match the personality of our brand.
First Contact HR helps clients hire the right employees from the start with a comprehensive suite of background screening services including drug and alcohol testing, identity verifications, criminal and credit history research, driving records and much more.
What better way to show off the services we offer with a fresh-looking, new website that makes it easier for the world to discover them.
What’s more is that we’ve also integrated an up-to-date newsroom where you can get industry and company news, blog posts, and tons of resources all in one place! You can even join our social media community on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin.
We would love to hear your comments and feedback: send a message to info@firstcontacthr.com or post a comment on our facebook wall at facebook.com/firstcontacthr
First Contact HR CEO, Leon Singletary Returns to Critical Mass: Coast to Coast Radio to Discuss new Venture
On June 30, 2011, Leon Singletary talked about First Contact HR’s new division, MyPartTimePRO.com on Critical Mass: Coast to Coast on OC Talk Radio. Leon Singletary is the CEO of MyPartTimePRO.com, a website designed to match companies with talented people seeking flexible and part-time work arrangements.
On the site, Leon said “It connects educated, accomplished professionals with meaningful, flexible employment opportunities. For those job seekers who are looking for temporary to permanent positions, virtual positions, part time positions, freelance opportunities, this site gives them the opportunity to connect with employers…”
To listen to the entire interview click the play button below or click here.