When a business is brand new, they’re in survival mode. Every penny of profit typically goes back into getting it off the ground. Naturally, very few company founders from the get-go are thinking about developing a comprehensive human resources management strategy. Jacks-of-all-trades by necessity, new business owners typically handle the hiring, recruitment, onboarding and other
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Employment Background Checks – A Critical Component to Hiring
In today’s job market, it is not uncommon for candidates to use deceptive tactics to mislead employers during the hiring process. Candidates have been found to bend the truth to get hired; many have falsified their work or education history on their resumes. They might claim to have held various executive positions at well-known companies,
Should Background Checks be Conducted on Interns?
Companies invest in their future success by building a relevant workforce and future leaders. Internships are a way for companies to provide firsthand experience to prospective employees. Internships target fresh graduates, working professionals looking to change careers, or individuals earning higher education degrees. The entry-level experience offered to develop professionals helps them learn the company’s
Employer Perspectives: Second Chances for Previously Incarcerated Individuals
Employing formerly incarcerated individuals is not only an act of compassion but also an opportunity to explore a vast pool of untapped talent. Second chance hiring is the practice of hiring people with a criminal record and giving them a chance to rehabilitate themselves back into society, achieving a better life for themselves along the
The Basics of Background Checks
Hiring new talent is exciting, but like any significant decision, it’s essential to take the time to vet someone thoroughly before you enter into any professional relationship. Apart from mitigating risks related to negligent hiring, background checks also help employers comply with state and federal regulations. Ideally, a background investigation should be comprehensive while still
Higher Education – Why Background Checks on Faculty, Staff, and Contractors is Important and How to Do It
Background checks and vetting methods are essential for any organization with employees. But higher education institutions have more specialized concerns and needs that make background checks and security even more critical. Why Background Checks Matter in Higher Education Federal laws require criminal background checks for educators in public schools but not for higher education institutions.
The Practical Purposes of FBI Fingerprinting
Employment background checks are commonplace in millions of businesses across the country. However, FBI fingerprinting background checks aren’t as standard as you may think. Most employers are restricted from the use of obtaining FBI criminal records for employment decision purposes. Generally, FBI criminal records are more commonly used by US governmental agencies for various purposes,
January 25, 2015
The Implications of Pennsylvania Act 153 for Higher Education Employment
A new year means new laws and with the coming of 2015, Pennsylvania has rung in more measures to keep our children safe. Act 153 which took effect January 1st is the newest piece of legislation with the goal of protecting students at school. The law begins by extending the definition of “school” to include
October 12, 2013
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
December 2, 2012
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