Anyone in the financial industry knows that stringent background checks are done on potential employees. They may even do periodic background checks on already hired employees. After all, a large amount of money goes through these employees’ hands and safeguards are needed to make good hiring decisions, maintain a safe and secure workplace, and protect […]
Happy New Year! Many companies start their fiscal year on January 1 and end it on December 31—the one-year period that companies and governments use for financial reporting and budgeting. Therefore, many companies put off hiring new staff until then, waiting for that new budget. Well, January is here and those companies (maybe yours) will […]
In an effort to make the holidays more meaningful for our readers, we thought we would veer from our usual blog content and provide you with some tips on how to show appreciation and make the holidays fun for your employees this holiday season. Following are a few ideas: 1. Provide paid adequate time off […]
With the end of the year approaching, we thought it would be interesting to take a look at the current trends in employee background screening. It’s always helpful to be on top of changes in the employee base and work culture in order to ensure that we hire honest, stable employees with a good work […]
We are fast approaching the busiest time of year for holiday travel, with Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hanukkah, as well as vacation travel. Travelers need transportation in the form of taxis and limos to and from airports, train, and bus stations in order to visit relatives and friends or even Disneyworld. But just who is responsible […]
In this modern age, cyber threats are a big concern for businesses. The risk of having company data stolen or destroyed is a reality. Human resources personnel have a large role in cybersecurity and in processes that prevent cyber theft or damage. Hiring new employees, monitoring existing employees, and having procedures set up for terminated […]
It’s back-to-school time and schools will be hiring new teachers, maintenance staff, volunteers, and others who will have close proximity to children. You may be surprised to learn that many schools conduct only the bare minimum, one-time criminal history checks for teachers and school employees that are mandated by state law. These typically include a […]
A dental practice requires educated, licensed, and skilled staff to work with both adults and children. It also requires trustworthy and skilled staff to process insurance claims and handle billing. Yet too few dentists conduct background checks. But if they knew the following statistics they’d be in a hurry to do so. • According to […]
Summer is here, time for fun! But if you employ personnel for children’s summer day or overnight camps, swim clubs, play centers, arcades, or other places kids frequent, you must do thorough background checks on those employees (and volunteers). Personnel like lifeguards, camp counselors, nurses, drivers, and others are responsible for children while they’re away […]