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A Book and Its Cover: Good Background Checks

You can’t judge a book by its cover; and you can’t judge a candidate by the resume. On paper, an applicant can look like your next superstar. In reality, there is the chance they could be the beginning of a major headache. Writing for Inc. Magazine, Laura Smoliar discusses the importance of a thorough referenceContinue reading “A Book and Its Cover: Good Background Checks”

Who Should Have HR, Anyway?

Who should have a Human Resources person, anyway? In a word–everyone! What extent should a company have a HR Department? Of course as a company grows and hires more employees, need to regulate HR functions increases dramatically. However, that does not necessarily mean they need a full office to handle the job. Those experienced in theContinue reading “Who Should Have HR, Anyway?”

HR and Human Behavior: How to Maintain Legal Integrity

When dealing with employees, human resources staff are often called to tread carefully, and diffuse volatile situations—for both compliance and to avoid legal liability. An effective HR function is only as strong as their ability to deal successfully with a wide range of human behavior. In addressing employee scenarios—from firings, layoffs and complaints—the key isContinue reading “HR and Human Behavior: How to Maintain Legal Integrity”

Four TIPS for Employers Who Want to Fight Off Unions

By Steve Bruce for HR Daily Advisor: Union issues are suddenly on the front burner. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) which enforces the NLRA (National Labor Relations Act) has become particularly proactive in recent months, witness its very strong stand on social media rights of employees. For the legal do’s and don’ts for employers, weContinue reading “Four TIPS for Employers Who Want to Fight Off Unions”

When to Require Pre-employment Screening? NOW!

When is the right time to incorporate pre-employment screening into the human resources hiring procedure? The time is NOW! Hiring talent is critical to a company’s long-term health; you just cannot afford to make a poor hire! These are a few statistics, to emphasize the importance of background checks as a regular part of the hiringContinue reading “When to Require Pre-employment Screening? NOW!”