As more companies require employees to return to offices this year, nannies and caregivers are in high demand. When you need this kind of help – someone you trust will put your children’s needs above all else and who will basically become part of your family for the duration of their employment – hiring feels
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Do I need to perform a background check on a freelancer? Let’s discuss screening in the gig economy
Welcome to the gig economy – a vibrant, ever-shifting landscape of short-term contracts and freelance gigs replacing the traditional 9-to-5 jobs. This new era is rewriting the rules of employment and posing intriguing questions for HR professionals. How do you adapt our hiring strategies? And even more – should you (or can you) perform a
May 22, 2023
Pass or Fail: Weighing the Pros and Cons of Pre-Employment Drug Testing
Pre-employment substance abuse testing is a common practice among employers in the United States. It involves testing job applicants for the presence of drugs or alcohol (alcohol is considered a substance versus a drug) in their system. While some employers view drug testing as an effective way to ensure a safe and productive workplace, others
March 20, 2023
Building Blocks to Better Employment Background Checks [Free Guide]
Background checks aren’t “one size fits all,” but generally, there’s a right way and a wrong way to conduct an employment background check. In our latest guide, get to know what makes for a bad, better and best employment background check. You’ll also get a comprehensive checklist you can use to make sure the background
March 13, 2023
Why Should all employers conduct background checks?
Given that the very purpose of conducting a job search is to fill a vital business need, there’s a lot riding on hiring the right people. So, when new hires don’t work out or, worse yet, turn out to be bad employees, companies large and small pay a steep price. And it’s not just a
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
June 14, 2016
Workplace Violence: Strategies for Surviving and Imminent Threat
According to the Department of Homeland Security, the current best practice in the event of an active threat at work is RUN, HIDE, FIGHT. When preventative measures fail to thwart a violent situation on the job, the following guidelines could prove critical to getting yourself, and your staff, out alive. RUN – If you can
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