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January 6, 2015 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Should You Trust A Written Letter of Reference?

Should You Trust A Written Letter of Reference?

You just interviewed the perfect job candidate and now the only step left is to check their references. Your job candidate presents you with a list of references which includes a letter of recommendation.  Great! With letter in hand, there is no need to call this particular employer.  The letter is written on business stationary […]

Filed Under: Background Checks, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Checking References, fake job references, letters of recommendation

December 22, 2014 by Michael Klazema 1 Comment

Do I Need to Run Background Checks on My Seasonal Workers?

Do I Need to Run Background Checks on My Seasonal Workers?

  The holiday season is here, which means a busy time of the year for many businesses. Between the retail craze of Black Friday and the celebratory rush of the end of the year, every industry from retail to freight delivery to travel gets hit by an army of customers and an overtime workload. The […]

Filed Under: Background Checks, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring Tagged With: applicant background checks, background checks, Employee Background Checks, Hiring Procedure, Hiring Process, Hiring Tips, job applicants, new hires, seasonal employees, seasonal workers, temporary employees

June 28, 2014 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Signs Of Workplace Fraud – Staying One Step Ahead

Signs Of Workplace Fraud – Staying One Step Ahead

Smaller businesses are often more vulnerable to fraud issues than larger companies based on a lack of overall resources or ineffective or non-existent anti-fraud measures. You can change the dynamics by gaining a better understanding of what constitutes workplace fraud and by putting systems in place to combat fraud. Fraud in the context of a […]

Filed Under: Background Checks, Dealing with Difficult Employees, Employee Theft, Managing Employees, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: employee fraud, signs of employee fraud, Stealing in the Workplace

May 15, 2014 by Michael Klazema 3 Comments

8 Reasons Why Your Business Should Run a Background Check on Every Employee

8 Reasons Why Your Business Should Run a Background Check on Every Employee

It used to be that an application, a resume, and a simple job interview were enough for most employers to know whether or not they wanted to hire somebody. These days though, with a growing number of horror stories involving dangerous criminals working in retail stores or rapists working in schools, more and more hiring […]

Filed Under: Background Checks, Managing Employees, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: Background Check, criminal background check, employee background check

November 14, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Employer Tips: Dealing With Substance Abuse Issues At Work

Employer Tips: Dealing With Substance Abuse Issues At Work

It’s no surprise to employers that substance abuse in the workplace is problematic for businesses and can lead to increased workplace injuries, loss of productivity, employer liability, and a steady rise in health insurance claims. But what can you do if you suspect that your employee has a substance abuse problem, but there is no […]

Filed Under: Background Checks, Dealing with Difficult Employees, Family Medical Leave/FMLA, Policies and Procedures, Supervisor Tips and Strategies Tagged With: substance abuse in the workplace

July 8, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Your Outdated Employee Handbook is a Big Liability

Your Outdated Employee Handbook is a Big Liability

The employee policy legal landscape continues to change rapidly and employers must be able to stay abreast of these changes.  But many don’t. Take a look at your company’s employee handbook, (policies and procedures). Are your employee policies current, or do your employee policies date back to the days of the mimeograph machine? It’s all […]

Filed Under: Background Checks, Policies and Procedures Tagged With: employee handbook

June 28, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Lying on Resumes:
Sniffing Out Fact from Fiction When Reviewing a Job Applicant’s Resume

Lying on Resumes: <small><div class="subtitle_header">Sniffing Out Fact from Fiction When Reviewing a Job Applicant’s Resume</div></small>

A surprising number of job applicants tend to exaggerate, distort, or lie outright on job resumes. According to the Society of Human Resource Management, more than half of all job applicants pad their resumes to at least some extent regardless of whether they are applying for an entry-level job or a senior position. People who […]

Filed Under: Background Checks, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring Tagged With: lying on resume

June 19, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Employer Background Checks Aren’t Illegal,
But You Can Still Be Sued

Employer Background Checks Aren’t Illegal, </br><small><div class="subtitle_header">But You Can Still Be Sued</div></small>

Two recent lawsuits against BMW and Dollar General illustrate the kind of trouble that companies can inadvertently get into when conducting employee background checks. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on June 11 accused both companies of using information…

Filed Under: Background Checks, Policies and Procedures, Recruitment/Interviewing/Hiring Tagged With: cori check, cori check(s), criminal background checks, how to check criminal background

April 4, 2013 by Dianne Shaddock

Should You Be Conducting Post Hire Background Checks?

Should You Be Conducting Post Hire Background Checks?

Many employers are adopting the practice of conducting background checks on potential new employees as part of the hiring process. But what about performing background checks on your current employees?

An article published on Trudiligence.com presents a solid argument for post-employment background screenings including keeping abreast of legal or regulatory compliance and protection against “negligent retention”.

Filed Under: Background Checks Tagged With: employer background checks

May 18, 2012 by Dianne Shaddock Leave a Comment

Hot Topics From Around the Web: Advantages Outweigh the Risks When It Comes To Employer Criminal Background Checks

Hot Topics From Around the Web:  Advantages Outweigh the Risks When It Comes To Employer Criminal Background Checks

More employers are embracing the use of criminal background checks as a way to protect the company from potential hires that may put the business at risk.

Filed Under: Background Checks Tagged With: criminal background checks

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