Bouncing back from COVID-19
We are living through one of the most uniquely challenging times in human history. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many aspects of life have shifted quickly to address the crisis at hand. Employees and employers around the world are striving to meet the immediate goal of maintaining safe working conditions; with many having […]
Social Distance Hiring
In these trying times many of us have had to change how we do things at a fundamental level. How we shop, interact, and go to work is a lot different than we are accustomed to for the time being. However, just as we must change our habits to meet needs through this challenge, businesses […]
Taking A Second Look at Vendors
The background check piece of the hiring process is taken for granted in many organizations. It’s a step that is critical to the security and stability of a company that is often forgotten about because it is sent off to a third party and filed away upon receipt. That third party holds a huge amount […]
Expanding Your Network
No one gets very far without the help of other people. Both personally and professionally, people grow when others give them their support. This is especially true in the sometimes volatile world of the workforce. The old saying “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know” is more evident than ever with the dawn […]
Building The Right Team
Maintaining a high level of talent throughout an organization is key to both day-to-day success and being able to grow toward long-term goals. So often, we think of recruiting and selection as a necessary evil to fill positions with competent placeholders. This can create a bit of a revolving door with employees coming and going […]
Rush Hour, Holiday Rush
As the holiday season approaches, it is important to keep in mind things we are grateful for. Family, friends, and work of course come to mind. Many people see work as a means to support the other interests in life, an income to provide for ourselves and others. However, while our occupation does provide us […]
Tips for Staying Compliant
Maintaining effective background check processes requires protecting the applicant’s rights as well as supporting the employer’s pursuit of information. Many pieces of recent legislation aim to ensure that applicants’ information is collected in a fair and secure manner; all employers should be aware of key aspects of these regulations to make sure they are in […]
Handling A Diluted Drug Screening Result
Having a candidate submit to a drug screening is a common practice to determine that individual’s ability to handle sensitive materials and maintain compliance with federal policies. Drug screenings are commonly implemented in industries that rely heavily upon federal regulations such as transportation and defense as well as those involved with items such as food, […]
California Minimum Wage Increase
As a result of recent legislation, the minimum wage in the state of California is increasing this year in its eventual climb toward $15 per hour in the year 2022. The increase is intended to be proportionate to company size with organizations with 26 or fewer employees seeing a change from $10.50 to $11.00 per […]
Holiday Party Pitfalls
The end of the year holiday season is a time to unwind, celebrate the year’s accomplishments, and spend quality time with those close to you. If your workplace has a cohesive culture, you may be in the midst of planning your office’s holiday party. While these events can be a great way to bond with […]