It’s never simple to apply for a job. You’ve compiled your CV. You’ve lined up all your references. And you’ve spent hours scouring all the different job search engines. After going through so much trouble, you find one position that matches your qualifications. You hit submit only to discover a big problem: you have a
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EEOC Releases Information about Employment Discrimination Against Caregivers
The work/life juggle can be difficult under the best of circumstances, but the COVID-19 pandemic has presented millions of Americans with the challenge of balancing work and caregiving demands resulting in many non-traditional work arrangements. Some caregiving duties might include helping a family member who is ill or taking care of someone with special needs.
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5 HR Topics to Focus On in 2022
To be truly efficient, a workplace must constantly adapt to changing trends. Workforce trends have significantly changed over the past couple of years. Human resource managers need to incorporate and adapt to these developments so that their organization remains efficient and motivated. Several significant factors can help assess workplace trends like changing roles and responsibilities,
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Can Fingerprints Be Safely and Securely Archived for Later Use?
Forensic technology has expanded the range of knowledge obtained from fingerprints in recent years. Initially, fingerprints were mainly used to trace evidence in cases of crime. These days, however, fingerprinting has become an additional layer of verification that is routinely used across the corporate, government, and security sectors. For example, fingerprinting is also used as a
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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
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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
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The Benefits of Business Background Investigations
Running a business requires time, effort, and dedication from everyone involved. Therefore, it is essential to take the extra steps to learn about the potential customers, investors, and partners before doing business with them. A background check verifies the legitimacy of the data often found on corporate websites and sees any pertinent court cases, civil
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5 Tips to Handle Difficult Conversations with Employees
Healthy workplace dynamics promote fluid communication among the employees. Managing people can be tricky, and there’s no right way to do it every time. But at its core, excellent management requires having difficult conversations — with your team, as well as yourself. Difficult conversations are a part of everyday working life for most managers. People
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5 Tips for Optimizing Your Background Checks for Efficiency and Accuracy
Conducting background checks is necessary because it helps ensure the candidate you’re hiring isn’t a high-risk individual, leading to turnover or, worst, causing direct financial loss. One problem you may face is the time it takes to complete the process. However, there are several ways of optimizing your background checks for efficiency and accuracy. We
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Social Media Background Screenings – Benefits and Risks
When sifting through applications and deciding who to invite for an interview, many employers check out applicants’ social media profiles beforehand. Most candidates are pre-checked before they receive a job offer. Complete criminal background investigations, employment and education verifications, and credit reports are widespread when hiring a new candidate. Still, many companies look into social