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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...