Hiring new employees can sound like a straightforward process of collecting a few resumes, conducting interviews, checking references, and choosing the right candidate. But you would probably laugh at (or kick) anyone who would suggest …
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So here you are, thinking you have a great candidate for your open position. This person has all of the necessary qualifications, a great-looking resume, the interview was textbook perfect, and suddenly you get …
READ MOREWe recently posted an article on the topic of “Evaluating Human Capital Risk.” While we had high hopes this article would draw thousands of readers from the HR community, it appears to have done little …
READ MORERecent news stories related to background checks leave many employers scratching their heads wondering where to stand on the issue. Perform background checks and you potentially open the door to claims of discrimination, as …
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The value of human capital is greater than just about any other asset an organization can hold, yet with that value comes an often significant level of risk. People are counted upon to provide the …
READ MORESad to say, today’s workers are likely more desperate than they’ve been in years. With the United States unemployment rate at 9.6% (as of June 2010 according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics), …
READ MOREIf you think your candidates are above lying on their resume, think again.
No company is spared the possibility that even the most unassuming individuals will avoid the temptation to lie on their resumes. ABC …
The National Employment Labor Project (NELP) recently announced new resources designed to support its goal of reducing unfair barriers to employment. The NELP cites workers who are unjustly excluded from work based on arrest …
READ MOREAs a human resources manager or business owner who is charged with finding and selecting the best candidates for your workplace, a background screening company is one of the many partners you’ll rely on to …
READ MOREIn following the Fair Credit Reporting Act for Adverse Action Employment, Timing Matters
A few years back, when the economy was booming, the challenge for employers in general and HR recruiters specifically was to hire …
